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What is the study of large, easily observable structures like the heart or bone called?
What is the study of large, easily observable structures like the heart or bone called?
- Histology
- Microscopic Anatomy
- Cytology
- Gross Anatomy (correct)
Which branch of anatomy focuses on the microscopic study of tissues?
Which branch of anatomy focuses on the microscopic study of tissues?
- Radiographic Anatomy
- Pathological Anatomy
- Developmental Anatomy
- Histology (correct)
What is the study of the form and markings of the body surface called?
What is the study of the form and markings of the body surface called?
- Radiographic Anatomy
- Embryology
- Surface Anatomy (correct)
- Cytology
Which specialized branch of anatomy deals with structural changes caused by disease?
Which specialized branch of anatomy deals with structural changes caused by disease?
Which type of anatomy requires the use of a microscope for observation?
Which type of anatomy requires the use of a microscope for observation?
What does embryology study?
What does embryology study?
What does Radiographic Anatomy focus on?
What does Radiographic Anatomy focus on?
What type of anatomy focuses on the study of anatomical structures not visible to the naked eye?
What type of anatomy focuses on the study of anatomical structures not visible to the naked eye?
Which branch of anatomy deals with tracing structural changes throughout an individual's lifespan?
Which branch of anatomy deals with tracing structural changes throughout an individual's lifespan?
What is the specialized branch of anatomy that focuses on anatomical structures at a subcellular level?
What is the specialized branch of anatomy that focuses on anatomical structures at a subcellular level?
In Regional Anatomy, what does it focus on?
In Regional Anatomy, what does it focus on?
Which type of anatomy involves the study of internal structures visualized by specialized scanning procedures like X-ray or MRI?
Which type of anatomy involves the study of internal structures visualized by specialized scanning procedures like X-ray or MRI?
What is involved in Surface Anatomy?
What is involved in Surface Anatomy?
Study Notes
Types of Anatomy
- Gross anatomy is the study of large, easily observable structures like the heart or bone.
Microanatomy
- Microanatomy, also known as histology, is the branch of anatomy that focuses on the microscopic study of tissues.
Surface Anatomy
- Surface anatomy is the study of the form and markings of the body surface.
Pathological Anatomy
- Pathological anatomy is the specialized branch of anatomy that deals with structural changes caused by disease.
Microscopic Anatomy
- Microscopic anatomy requires the use of a microscope for observation and focuses on the study of anatomical structures not visible to the naked eye.
Embryology
- Embryology studies the development of embryos from fertilization to birth.
Radiographic Anatomy
- Radiographic anatomy focuses on the study of internal structures visualized by specialized scanning procedures like X-ray or MRI.
Developmental Anatomy
- Developmental anatomy deals with tracing structural changes throughout an individual's lifespan.
Ultrastructure
- Ultrastructure is the specialized branch of anatomy that focuses on anatomical structures at a subcellular level.
Regional Anatomy
- Regional anatomy focuses on the study of a specific region of the body, such as the head, neck, or abdomen.
Surface Anatomy
- Surface anatomy involves the study of internal structures visualized by observation of the body surface.
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Test your knowledge on the subdivisions of anatomy including Gross anatomy (macroscopic anatomy), Microscopic (Gross) Anatomy, Regional Anatomy, Systemic Anatomy, and Surface Anatomy. Learn about the study of large observable structures to very small structures requiring a microscope.
