Subdivisions of anatomy Flashcards
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Gross/Macroscopic Anatomy
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Study of large, visible structures
2
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Regional anatomy
A
All structures in a particular area of the body
3
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System anatomy
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One system (cardiovascular, nervous, muscular, etc.)
4
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Surface anatomy
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Internal structures as they relate to overlying skin ( visible muscle masses or veins seen on surface)
5
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Microscopic anatomy
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Deals with structures too small to be seen by naked eye
6
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Cytology
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Microscopic study of cells 
7
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Histology
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Microscopic study of tissues
8
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Developmental anatomy
A
Studies anatomical and physiological development throughout life
9
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Embryology
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Study of development before birth
