Organization of the Human Body

Question 1

Study of the structure and function of body parts

Answer 1

Anatomy + Physiology

Question 2

Study of structure that can not be seen without magnification

Answer 2

Microscopic Anatomy

Question 3

Study of cells

Answer 3

Cytology

Question 4

Study of tissues

Answer 4

Histology

Question 5

Study of large structures visible to the naked eye

Answer 5

Gross Anatomy

Question 6

Structure referred to in the general form/superficial anatomical markings

Answer 6

Surface

Question 7

Structures are studied organ system by organ system

Answer 7

Systemic

Question 8

Structures in a specific area are studied

Answer 8

Regional

Question 9

Structural changes over time

Answer 9

Developmental Anatomy

Question 10

First 2 months of development

Answer 10

Embryology

Question 11

considers different types of animals

Answer 11

Comparative Anatomy

Question 12

Anatomical changes during disease

Answer 12

Medical Anatomy

Question 13

Noninvasive imaging procedures

Answer 13

Radiographic Anatomy

Question 14

Anatomical landmarks important in surgical procedures

Answer 14

Surgical Anatomy

Question 15

Skull, Vertebrae, Ribs, and Sternum

Answer 15

Axial Skeleton

Question 16

Limbs and girdles

Answer 16

Appendicular Skeleton

Question 17

Toward or at the front of the body; in front of

Answer 17

Anterior(ventral)

Question 18

Toward or at the back of the body; behind

Answer 18

Posterior (dorsal)

Question 19

Toward the head end or upper part of a structure of the body above
Ex. the forehead is superior to the nose

Answer 19

Superior (cranial or cephalad)

Question 20

Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below
Ex. the naval is inferior to the breastbone

Answer 20

Inferior (caudal)