Subdivisions of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
Surface anatomy
Anatomy: Study of the form and marking of the surface of the body
The study of structure that can be examined without using a microscope.
Anatomy: Gross (macroscopic) anatomy
Systemic (systematic) anatomy
Anatomy: The study of specific systems of the body such as the nervous or respiratory system
Study of a specific region of the body such as the head or chest
Anatomy: Regional anatomy
Radiographic anatomy
Anatomy: The study of the structures of the body that includes the use of x-rays
The study of development from the fertilized egg to adult form.
Anatomy: Developmental anatomy
Embryology
Anatomy: The study of development form the fertilized egg through the 8th week in utero
Microscopic study of the structure of tissue
Anatomy: Histology
Cytology
Anatomy: Chemical and microscopic study of the structure of cells
Study of structural change (from gross to microscopic) associated with disease
Anatomy: Pathological anatomy
Cell physiology
Physiology: Study of the functions of cell
The study of functional changes associated with disease and aging
Physiology: Pathophysilology
Exercise physiology
Physiology: The study of changes in the cells and organ function during muscular activity
Study of functional characteristics of nerve cells
Physiology: Neurophysiology
Endocrinology
Physiology: The study of hormones (chemical regulators in the blood) and how they control body functions
