1: Orientation

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

Study of the structure of body parts and their relationship to one another

Question 2

Physiology

Answer 2

Study of the function of body parts; how they work to carry out life-sustaining activities

Question 3

Gross or macroscopic anatomy

Answer 3

Study of large, visible structures

Question 4

Regional anatomy

Answer 4

Study of all structures in a particular area of the body

Question 5

System anatomy

Answer 5

Study of just one system (cardiovascular, muscular, etc.)

Question 6

Surface anatomy

Answer 6

Study of internal structures as they relate to overlying skin

Question 7

Microscopic anatomy

Answer 7

Study of structures too small to be seen by naked eye

Question 8

Cytology

Answer 8

Microscopic study of cells

Question 9

Histology

Answer 9

Microscopic study of skin tissues

Question 10

Developmental anatomy

Answer 10

Study of anatomical and physiological development throughout life

Question 11

Embryology

Answer 11

Study of developments before birth/in the womb

Question 12

Complementarity of structure and function

Answer 12

Principle that states function always reflects structure, what a structure can do depends on its specific form