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, anatomy study of structure and form; derived from Greek word Anatome which means to cut apart
or dissect; Anatomists study structure and form of organims studying the relationships
among parts of the body and the structure of individual organs
physiology the study of function of the body parts; physiologists examine how organs and body
systems function under normal circumstances as well as how their functions are altered
with medication or disease
branches of anatomy microscopic- structures that cannot be observed to the unaided eye
(cytology- study of body cells and their internal structure;
histology- study of tissues)
gross anatomy- structures that can be observed to the unaided eye,; macroscopic
(systemic anatomy- anatomy of each body system;
regional anatomy- examines all of the structures in a particular region of the body as a
complete unit)
embryology discipline concerned with developmental changes occuring from conception to birth
comparative A&P examines similarities and differences of anatomy and physiology of different species
pathophysiology relationship between the functioning of an organ system and disease or injury to that
organ system
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM PREP, PRACTICE
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, anatomy study of structure and form; derived from Greek word Anatome which means to cut apart
or dissect; Anatomists study structure and form of organims studying the relationships
among parts of the body and the structure of individual organs
physiology the study of function of the body parts; physiologists examine how organs and body
systems function under normal circumstances as well as how their functions are altered
with medication or disease
branches of anatomy microscopic- structures that cannot be observed to the unaided eye
(cytology- study of body cells and their internal structure;
histology- study of tissues)
gross anatomy- structures that can be observed to the unaided eye,; macroscopic
(systemic anatomy- anatomy of each body system;
regional anatomy- examines all of the structures in a particular region of the body as a
complete unit)
embryology discipline concerned with developmental changes occuring from conception to birth
comparative A&P examines similarities and differences of anatomy and physiology of different species
pathophysiology relationship between the functioning of an organ system and disease or injury to that
organ system
