Topic 1: Intro to Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What is anatomy? (2)
A
- The study of internal and external structures
- the relationships between structures
- ex. bone + muscle
“the cutting up of”
2
Q
What are the two subdivisions of anatomy?
A
Gross anatomy and microanatomy
3
Q
What is gross anatomy?
A
- visible to the unaided eye
- for example, bones
note that these are macroscopic, or “large”
4
Q
What is microanatomy?
A
- microscope required
5
Q
What are two examples of microanatomy?
A
cytology and histology
6
Q
What is cytology?
A
- study of internal structures of individual cells
7
Q
What is histology?
A
study of tissues (groups of cells)
