Wednesday February 1 y Human Anatomy Chapter One Anatomy Morphology study of internal and external structures of the human body structure determines function Branches of Anatomy Microscopic Anatomy structures that cannot be seen without magnification Cytology analyzes the internal structures of cells Tissues groups of specialized cells and cell products that work together to perform specific Cells smallest units of life Histology study of tissues functions 1 Wednesday February 1 y Organs tissues in combination heart kidney liver brain Gross Anatomy Macroscopic Anatomy considers relatively large structures and features visible to the unaided eye Surface Anatomy Regional Anatomy Systemic Anatomy general form morphology and superficial anatomical markings all of the superficial and internal features in a specific area of the body such as the head neck or trunk the structure of major organ systems such as the skeletal or muscular systems Organ Systems groups of organs that function together to produce coordinated effects Developmental Anatomy the changes in form that occur during the period between conception and physical maturity Embryology study of these early developmental processes Comparative Anatomy anatomical organization of different types of animals 2