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What is the study of the macroscopic details of human body structure called?
Which approach involves studying the human body in different systems?
What does the term 'anatomy' come from?
Which branch of human anatomy is concerned with the study of development of an embryo?
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Why is gross anatomy also known as cadaveric anatomy?
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Study Notes
Human Anatomy
- The study of the macroscopic details of human body structure is called gross anatomy or macroscopic anatomy.
- The approach that involves studying the human body in different systems is called system wise approach.
Origin and History
- The term 'anatomy' comes from the Greek words 'ana' meaning 'up' and 'tome' meaning 'cutting', referring to the act of dissecting the human body.
Branches of Anatomy
- Embryology is the branch of human anatomy concerned with the study of development of an embryo.
Gross Anatomy
- Gross anatomy is also known as cadaveric anatomy because it involves the study of the human body through dissection of cadavers.
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Description
Test your knowledge of basic anatomy, history, and anatomical terms with this quiz. Explore the structure and shape of the body and its relationships to one another. Learn about the origins and meaning of anatomical terms from Dr. Shahin H. Mustafa's lecture on anatomy.
