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Anatomy
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The study of internal and external structures of the body
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Physiology
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The study of how living organisms perform their vital functions
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How are anatomy and physiology closely integrated?
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Anatomy and physiology are closely related because all specific functions are performed by specific structures
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Gross anatomy
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(macroscopic anatomy)
involves the examination of relatively large structures and features usually visible with the unaided eye |
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What are some of the different forms of gross anatomy?
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Surface anatomy, regional anatomy, systemic anatomy, developmental anatomy, and clinical anatomy
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Embryology
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The study of the development of organisms before birth
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Pathology
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The study of disease processes
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Microscopic anatomy
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Deals with structures that cannot be seen without magnification
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Cytology
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Refers to the study of individual cells
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Histology
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Refers to the examination of tissues
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What are the levels of organization?
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Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
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Chemical level
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Simplest level; atoms can combine to form molecules with complex shapes
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Cellular level
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Molecules can interact to form various types of organelles
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Tissue level
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A group of cells working together to perform one or more specific functions
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Organ level
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Organs consist of two or more tissues working together to perform several functions
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