• Principles of Anatomy and
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NURSE WISEMAN 2026/2027 NURSING
,Human Anatomy: Key Concepts,
Branches, and Anatomical
Terminology Nurse Practitioners
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Human Anatomy Definition
The scientific study of human structure.
What does structure determine?
function
Anatomy and Physiology do what to each other?
Inform each other
4 main branches of anatomy
1. Gross anatomy
2. Histology
3. Embryology
4. Neuroanatomy
Gross anatomy
study of anatomy that is visible to the naked eye
Histology
study of microscopic anatomy
, Embryology
study of embryo and fetus anatomy
Neuroanatomy
study of nervous system anatomy
Other types of Anatomical studies
- developmental anatomy
- comparative anatomy
- clinical anatomy
- surgical anatomy
- radiographic anatomy
- cross-sectional anatomy
The language of anatomy
- Used for universal communication purposes
- Used to give precise information
- Latin and Greek roots
Anatomical Position
- Standing, feet flat on floor
- Hands are at the side
- The palms are facing forward (anteriorly)
- Penis is erect
All discussion of the human body is in reference to the
___ ____.
Anatomical position
Supine