Week 1 - Anatomical Variation

Question 1

Topography

Answer 1

Differences in location of anatomical structures.

Question 2

Morphology

Answer 2

Refers to shape, size and colour differences in anatomy.
E.g. stomach shape, size and length of bones

Difference in colour.
E.g. eye colour and skin colour

Question 3

Developmental timing

Answer 3

Variants in our anatomy that present as a consequence of varying rates of growth and development.

Individuals of the same age can display different levels of development. E.g. development of skeleton

Question 4

Frequency

Answer 4

Variation in the number of times an anatomical structure presents

E.g. accessory bones in hands and feet

Question 5

Anatomical variation is the difference in ____, _______, _____ or _______ of an anatomical structure that forms during _____ or ______ and results in _____________

Answer 5

Topography 
Morphology 
Developmental timing 
Frequency 
Subadult
Embryological development 
No substantive observable interruption to physiological function