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Anatomy
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Literally - to cut up
Common Usage- the study of boy structures and their relationships |
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The study of structures too small to be seen without magnification
Ex. Cytology and Histology |
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| the study of tissues (groups of cells) |
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| Gross anatomy (macroscopic anatomy) |
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| the study of structures visible to the unaided eye; can be categorized into regional anatomy, systemic anatomy, surface anatomy, etc. |
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| the study of all structures in a specific area of the body (head and neck, abdomen, etc.) A subtype of Gross Anatomy |
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| the study of anatomy one organ system at a time over the entire body. A subtype of Gross Anatomy |
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the study of superficial anatomical markings
a subtype of Gross anatomy |
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the study of structural changes over time
Ex. Embryology the study of the first two months of human development |
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| the study of how anatomical structures work (together or alone) |
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| study of anatomical structures as they are visualized by x-rays, ultrasound scans, or other specialized procedures performed on an intact body |
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the study of cross sections of the body
doesn't necessarily need to body to be physically sliced |
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