Subdivisions of Anatomy Flashcards
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Anatomy
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the study of form and structure
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Gross (macroscopic) anatomy
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the study of form and function of an organism which can be done without the aid of a microscope
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Microscopic (histology(
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the study of tissues
4
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systemic
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throughout the entire system of the organism
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regional
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only specific to a localized area
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pathological
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the study of diseased cells/tissues/etc
7
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topographical
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surface reference to locate deeper lying structures
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physiological
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the study of function of an organism
