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What is anatomy?
the study of the structures of the body and the relationships among and between those structures(describe what you see and locate organs)
What is physiology?
the study of the functions of body structures(are organs/structures working properly)
Gross anatomy is also called:
macroscopic anatomy
What is gross anatomy?
a type of anatomy that can be undertaken without a microscope
What is microscopic anatomy?
requires a microscope (e.g., light or phase microscope)micro = 10 to the -6nano = 10 to the -9
What is ultramicroscopic anatomy?
requires the use of an electron microscope, either:T.E.M. - transmission electron microscopy (in-depth, inside), orS.E.M. - scanning electron microscopy (surface)magnification of 250,000X
What is regional anatomy?
studies specific regions of the body(e.g., head and neck, thoracic)
Microscopic anatomy is also equal to:
histology (and cytology)
What is systemic anatomy?
the study of a specific system(e.g., digestive system, endocrine system)
What is radiographic anatomy?
study of the structure of the body using X-rays
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