TYPES OF ANATOMY Flashcards
deals with body structure visible to the naked eye
Gross Anatomy
focus on exterior body parts to visualize the deeper structure of the body
Surface Anatomy
study of group of structures that have one or more common functions
Systematic Anatomy
the body is being studied area by area
Regional Anatomy
focuses on superficial structure to locate and identify internal organs
Surface Anatomy
study of anatomy at macroscopic level
Gross Anatomy
such structure is as important as anatomical landmarks
Surface Anatomy
all systems of each particular region is studied simultaneously
o Head, chest, abdomen, arms, legs
Regional Anatomy
body is studied system by system
o Nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, etc.
Systematic Anatomy