Divisions of Anatomy

Question 1

Functional Anatomy

Answer 1

• relation between form and function

Question 2

Developmental Anatomy

Answer 2

• Study of the stages through which the organism evolves from conception through birth (embryology), youth, and maturity to old age

Question 3

Systemic Anatomy

Answer 3

• Study of the organs that form a particular system

- The organs belonging to that system are studied

Question 4

Microscopic Anatomy

Answer 4

• Study of the tissue, organs and structures using light and electron microscope

Question 5

Applied, or Clinical Anatomy

Answer 5

• clinical practice

- > diagnosis, surgery, radiography, etc

Question 6

Radiographical Anatomy

Answer 6

• Study of the organs and systems using the radiography.

- > Imaging Techniques

Question 7

Surgical Anatomy

Answer 7

• Anatomy as it relates to surgical approach to the specific part, organ and or system of the body

Question 8

Regional, or Topographic Anatomy

Answer 8

• Organs and their location in part, or region of the body

- Their relationship with each other

Question 9

Comparative Anatomy

Answer 9

• Differences in the organ, or structure due to species

- Often differences are related to the mode of life of animals, therefore, used in classification (taxonomy)

Question 10

Gross Anatomy, or Macroscopic Anatomy

Answer 10

• study of the organs, parts or systems of the body with an unaided, or naked eye