Basic Concepts of anatomy
1. Gross Anatomy (Macroscopic):
This is the study of body structures visible to the naked eye.
Two ways to study the gross anatomy:
1. Systemic anatomy: The study of the body structures as they are present in
individual systems e.g. cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system etc.
2. Regional anatomy: The study of all structures (blood vessels, nerves, muscles)
located in a particular region of the body, e.g. 1. upper limb, 2. lower limb, 3.
head and neck, 4. thorax, abdomen and pelvis and 5. brain and spinal cord.
1. Gross Anatomy (Macroscopic):
This is the study of body structures visible to the naked eye.
Two ways to study the gross anatomy:
1. Systemic anatomy: The study of the body structures as they are present in
individual systems e.g. cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system etc.
2. Regional anatomy: The study of all structures (blood vessels, nerves, muscles)
located in a particular region of the body, e.g. 1. upper limb, 2. lower limb, 3.
head and neck, 4. thorax, abdomen and pelvis and 5. brain and spinal cord.
