Introduction to Anatomy

Anatomy
- The study of structure of the body
- How does it look? Morphology
Physiology
- The study of the function of the body
- How does it work?
Gross Anatomy
- Regional Anatomy
- Study head, thorax, leg, etc.
- Systemic Anatomy
- Study 11 body systems. Will do this in class
- Surface Anatomy
- Study superficial anatomy. Surface landmarks
Microscopic Anatomy
- As seen with a microscope
- Histology
- Study of tissues
Fields of both macro- and microscopic anatomy
- Developmental Anatomy
- Study of anatomical changes of the body from coneception to maturity
- Comparative Anatomy
- Study of anatomical similarities and differences between species. Reflects evolutionary
changes
Diagnostic Anatomy
- Clinical Anatomy
- Focuses on anatomical features that may undergo recognizable pathological changes during
illness
- Surgical Anatomy
- Studies anatomical landmarks
- Radiographic Anatomy and Cross-Sectional Anatomy
- Study of anatomical structures through specific visualization tools
- X-Rays, CT, MRI
Structural Levels of Organization
- Molecular
- Cellular Level
- Tissue Level
- Organ Level
- Organ System