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Gross anatomy involves the study of body structures using magnifying devices.
Gross anatomy involves the study of body structures using magnifying devices.
False (B)
Microscopic anatomy studies structural units that can only be seen with a light microscope.
Microscopic anatomy studies structural units that can only be seen with a light microscope.
True (A)
Dissection is not essential in anatomical research.
Dissection is not essential in anatomical research.
False (B)
Theophrastus coined the term 'anatomy' from the Greek words ana temnein, meaning 'to put together'.
Theophrastus coined the term 'anatomy' from the Greek words ana temnein, meaning 'to put together'.
Comparative anatomy involves comparing similar body structures in different species to understand evolution.
Comparative anatomy involves comparing similar body structures in different species to understand evolution.
Herophilus dissected human cadavers, giving anatomy a factual basis for the first time.
Herophilus dissected human cadavers, giving anatomy a factual basis for the first time.
Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical drawings played a key role in restoring the science of anatomy.
Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical drawings played a key role in restoring the science of anatomy.
During the Middle Ages, European medicine heavily relied on direct observation for its anatomical knowledge.
During the Middle Ages, European medicine heavily relied on direct observation for its anatomical knowledge.
Andreas Vesalius was a professor at the University of Padua who encouraged critical verification of traditional anatomy.
Andreas Vesalius was a professor at the University of Padua who encouraged critical verification of traditional anatomy.
William Harvey's discovery of the circulation of blood was based on Galen's detailed descriptions of the venous valves.
William Harvey's discovery of the circulation of blood was based on Galen's detailed descriptions of the venous valves.
