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Complete Introduction of anatomy Branches of anatomy

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Introduction of
Anatomy

, Biology
Derived from two Greek words
Bio mean life
Logy mean science

Biology is defined as “the study of life”

,Just as biology can be subdivided into specific areas
for study

1) Anatomy
2) Physiology

, Definition
The word anatomy is derived from two Greek words
Ana "up "
temos or tomos “cutting”

Dissection: A principal technique used to
isolate and study the structural components or
parts of the human body.

, Definition of Anatomy
Anatomy is often defined as the study of the
structure of an organism and the relationships
of its parts
Anatomy is a branch of medical science which
deals with the study of structure of different
organs and body parts of human

, Branches of Anatomy
1) Regional anatomy 9) Cytology
2) Systemic anatomy 10) Osteology
3) Applied anatomy 11) Arthrology
4) Functional Anatomy 12) Splanchnology
5) Cross-section anatomy 13) Myology
6) Gross anatomy 14) Neurology
7) Histology 15) Angiology
8) Embryology 16) Endocrinology
17) Dermatology

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