INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY

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Comes from the Greek word meaning “cut up”

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Anatomy

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Greek word: ana and tomy means

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ana - up
tomy - process of cutting

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study of internal and external structures of body and their relationships to each other

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Anatomy

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It is the science of body structures and the relationships among them; form

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Anatomy

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2 branches of anatomy

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Gross Anatomy
Microscopic Anatomy

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macroscopic, can be seen by the eye; can be studied without microscope

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Gross Anatomy

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cell and molecule level, needs microscope, cannot be seen by the naked eye

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Microscopic Anatomy

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2 types of gross anatomy

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Regional Anatomy
Systemic Anatomy

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the study of the different regions of the body such as the head and neck

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Regional Anatomy

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study of the specific systems of the body such as the reproductive system and digestive system

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Systemic Anatomy

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3 types microscopic anatomy

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Cytology
Histology
Histopathology

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study of cells

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Cytology

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study of tissues (groups of specialized cells that work together to perform functions)

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Histology

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study of tissues to identify cause of disease

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Histopathology

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Subdivisions of anatomy

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Embryological Anatomy or Embryology
Developmental Anatomy
Cell Anatomy
Radiographic Anatomy or Radiology
Pathological Anatomy

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study of prenatal development; the first eight weeks of development after fertilization of human being

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Embryological Anatomy or Embryology

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study of human growth and development from fertilized egg to mature adult to death

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Developmental Anatomy

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study of cellular structure

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Cell Anatomy

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study of the structures of the body using x–rays and other noninvasive imaging techniques

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Radiographic Anatomy or Radiology

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structural changes (macroscopic to microscopic) associated with disease

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Pathological Anatomy