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Anatomy
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The structure of the human body.
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Morphology
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Study of form. Included in anatomy.
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Phsyiology
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Study of body function. Not included in anatomy.
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Gross Anatomy
Think: Naked eye
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Study of structure that can be seen by the naked eye.
Mostly of adults.
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Surface Anatomy
Think: landmarks
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Study of shapes and markings called landmarks, which reveal underlying bones and organs.
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Histology (Microscopic Anatomy)
Think: Cells
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Study of structures that can only be seen with micrscopes.
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Organ level
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Discrete structure made up of more than one tissue.
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Organ system
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Organs working together for common purpose.
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Organism level
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Result of organ systems working together in unison.
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Branches of anatomy
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1. Developmental
2. Embryology
3. Gross anatomy: mostly adults
4. Pathological - autopsies
5. Radiographic - Radiologists
6. Functional - biomechanics
7. Comparative - comparing humans to other vetebrates and other organisms.
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Chemical level
Think: atoms
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Atoms form molecules.
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Celluar level
Think: cells
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Cells and their functional subunits
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Tissue level
Think: group of cells
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Group of cells performing common function.
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Hierarchy of cells 1. Chemical level 2. Cellular level 3. Tissue Level 4. Organ level 5. Organ system 6. Organism level |
Organs are made up of different epithelial tissues.
Epithelial tissue covers the whole surface of the body. It is made up of cells closely packed and ranged in one or more layers.
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Systemic Anatomy
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Study of anatomy by system.
Ex: respiratory system
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