Introduction to the study of anatomy
and physiology
Definition: Anatomy is the science which deal with the structure of the human body.
Sub division of Anatomy:
1. Cadaveric Anatomy: It is studies on dead embalmed bodies usually with the naked eye. These can be done by two approaches.
a) Regional Anatomy: The bodies study in
parts like the apperlimb, lower limb, thorax, abdomen, head and neck and brain.
b) Systemic Anatomy: The bodies study in
systems like the skeleton(Osteology), muscular system(Myology), vascular
system(Angiology), Nervous system(Neurology), and Respiratory system, Digestive
system, Urogenital system and Endocrine system.
2. Riving Anatomy: It is study by inspection, palpation, endoscopy, radiography, electromyography etc.histology
3. Embryology: the study of the origin and development of organism It is the study of the prenatal development changes in an individual.
4. Histology: It is the study of structures with the use of microscope.
5. Surface Anatomy: Also called Superficial anatomy and Visual anatomy. it is the study of the external features of the body of an animal.
6. Radiographic and Imaging Anatomy: It is the study of the bones and deeper organs by radiography, by ultrasound and computerised tomographic scans (CT Scans).
7. Comparative Anatomy: It is the study of anatomy of the other animals to explain the changes in form, structure and function of different part of body.
8. Physical Anatomy: It deals with the external features and measurement of different races and groups of peoples and with the study of the prehistoric remains. It comprises a head, neck, trunk (which includes the thorax and abdomen), arms and hands, legs and feet.
9. Applied Anatomy: It deals with the application of the anatomical knowledge to the medical and surgical practice.
10. Experimental Anatomy: It is the study of the factors which influence and determine the forms, structure and function of different parts of body.
11. Genetics Anatomy: It deals with the study of information present in the chromosomes.
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