Body Organization & Systems

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

Study of structure and relationships among structures

Question 2

Dissection

Answer 2

Cutting apart of body structures to study their relationships.

The first way anatomy was studied

Question 3

Physiology

Answer 3

Study how body parts function (how they work)

Question 4

Branches of Anatomy

Answer 4

The different methods used to study physical structures of body. There are 11 branches.

Question 5

Embryology

Answer 5

Study first 8 weeks development (after egg is fertilized)

One branches of anatomy

Question 6

Developmental Biology

Answer 6

Study developmental history of person - from fertilization to death

Question 7

Cell biology

Answer 7

Study of cell structure and function

Question 8

Histology

Answer 8

Study of microscopic structure of tissues

Question 9

Sectional anatomy

Answer 9

Uses sections of the body to study internal structures and their relationships

Question 10

Gross anatomy

Answer 10

Study of structures that can be examined without using microscope

Question 11

Systemic anatomy

Answer 11

Study of the structure of specific systems of the body

Question 12

Regional anatomy

Answer 12

Study of specific regions of the body (i.e. head or chest)

Question 13

Surface anatomy

Answer 13

Study of surface landmarks on the body to determine the location and relationships of deeper internal structures hidden from view. Done through visualization and palpation.

Question 14

Imaging anatomy

Answer 14

Study of internal structures that can be viewed with x-rays, CT scans, MRI etc.

Question 15

Pathological anatomy

Answer 15

Study of structural changes in body due to disease 🦠 (pathology)