AAMI - Anatomy I - Unit 1 with Verified Solution

AAMI - Anatomy I - Unit 1 with Verified Solutions Anatomy Scientific discipline that investigates the body's structure and relationship of its parts to each other Pathological/Morbid Anatomy Study of anatomy in regard to the structural changes, both microscopically and macroscopically, in the body which occurs as a result of disease. Physiology/Physiological Anatomy Studies the functions of living things or how the body works Gross Anatomy / Macroscopic Anatomy Study of structures that can be studied with the unaided eye, without the use of the microscope Microscopic Anatomy Study of structures that can only be studied with the use of a microscope Sub Divisions - Histology - TISSUES Cytology - CELLS Histology The microscopic study of tissues Cytology The microscopic study of individual cells Systemic Anatomy Body is studied by individual systems such as digestion, circulatory, skeletal, respiratory etc Regional Anatomy The study of a particular region as a separate unit such as the head, chest and abdominal areas Anatomical Position Standing Erect Facing the observer Feet Flat on the floor Upper extremities are at the sides Palms facing anteriorly (forward) Prone Position Subject lying face down / anterior side down Supine Position Subject lying face up / anterior side up Anterior Towards or closer to the front of the body AKA VENTRAL Ventral Towards or closer to the front of the body AKA ANTERIOR Posterior Towards or closer to the back