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Anatomy
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scientific discipline that investigates the body's structure
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List some of the different levels of anatomy
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developmental, embryology, cytology, histology,gross anatomy, systemic anatomy, regional anatomy, surface anatomy
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Developmental Anatomy
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the study of the structural changes that occur between conception and adulthood.
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Embryology
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a subspeciality of developmental anatomy considers changes from conception to the end of the eighth week of development. (Most birth defects occur during this period)
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Cytology
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examines the structural features of cells.
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histology
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examines tissues, which are cells and the materials surrounding them.
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Gross Anatomy or Macroscopic Anatomy
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the study os structures that can be examined without the aid of a microscope.
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systemic anatomy
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the body is studied system by system. Ex. circulatory, nervous etc.
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regional anatomy
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the body is studied area by area. Ex. to study all the structures in the arm.
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Surface Anatomy
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the study of the external form of the body and its relation to deeper structures.
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Anatomic Imaging
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Uses radiographs (x-rays), ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and other technologies to create pictures of internal structures.
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Physiology
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investigation of the processes or functions of living things.
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Physiology can be considered at many different levels. Name some.
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Cell physiology, systemic physiology, neurophysiology, cardiovascular physiology.
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Cell Physiology
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examines the processes occurring in cells
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systemic physiology
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considers the functions of organ systems.
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neurophysiology
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focuses on the nervous system
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cardiovascular physiology
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deals with the heart and blood vessels.
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Pathology
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is the medical science dealing with all aspects of disease, emphasis on the cause and development of abnormal conditions as well as structural and functional changes resulting from disease.
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Exersize Physiology
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focuses on changes in function, but also structure, caused by exercise.
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