Hierarchy of structure

Question 1

anatomy

Answer 1

study of size, shape and location of different structures in the body

Question 2

gross anatomy

Answer 2

• structures one can see with a naked eye
• includes regional, systemic and surface anatomy

Question 3

regional anatomy

Answer 3

Studies structures by different parts of the body.
For example, arms and legs.

Question 4

systemic anatomy

Answer 4

Studies structures by different systems of the body.
For example, the cardiovascular system.

Question 5

surface anatomy

Answer 5

studies INTERNAL STRUCTURES as they RELATE TO THE SKIN

Question 6

microscopic anatomy

Answer 6

• Examination of body structures that are not able to be seen by eye sight
• involves histology and cytology

Question 7

histology

Answer 7

The study of tissues.

Question 8

cytology

Answer 8

The study of cells

Question 9

physiology

Answer 9

Pertains to the specific function of a body part

Question 10

biochemical

Answer 10

atoms combine to form molecules

Question 11

cellular

Answer 11

smallest unit of living things - vary in size, shape and function

Question 12

tissues

Answer 12

a collection of cells with similar or related functions
eg - epithelial/ connective/ muscular/ nervous

Question 13

organ

Answer 13

an assembly of 2 or more tissues organised o conduct a specific function

Question 14

organ system

Answer 14

2 or more organs working together to perform a function

Question 15

organism

Answer 15

made up of of many organ systems

Question 16

why are cells described as the basic unit of life?

Answer 16

• cells can take in and use nutrients and eliminate wastes
• they can move, develop, grow, reproduce