ANT 2100 1st Edition Lecture 1The Overview of Anatomy I. What is anatomy? Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body parts and their relationships to one another. II. What is physiology? Physiology is the function of the body parts. Subdivisions of anatomy I. What is gross anatomy? Gross anatomy is the study of large body structures visible to the naked eye. II. What is microscopic anatomy? Microscopic anatomy is the study of structures with the aid of a microscope. Ex. Proteins, organelles. Microscopic anatomy subdivided further:a. Cytology: Study of the cells of the body b. Histology: Study of the tissues of the body III. What is developmental anatomy? Developmental anatomy is the study of the structural changes which occur from conception to old age II. What is embryology? Embryology is the study of developmental changes the first eight weeks of developmentApproaches to studying anatomyI. Anatomy can be studied systemically, regionally, by observing the surface of the body, and by using anatomic imaging: a. What is systemic anatomy? Systemic anatomy is studying structures of the body system by systemb. What is regional anatomy? Regional anatomy is studying the structures of the body region by region. c. What is surface anatomy? Surface anatomy is studying the external structures of the body and its relation to deeper structures. These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.d.What is anatomic imaging? Anatomic imaging is using x-rays, ultrasounds, MRI’s and other technologies to create pictures of internal
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