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Anatomy
the study of external and internal structures; the relationship betwern body parts; the
observation of the human body
physiology
Study of how the body function
Cytology
the study of cells
Histology
the study of tissues
Microscopic Anatomy
deals with structures too small to be seen with the naked eye
Macroscopic Anatomy
Study of relatively large structures (ex organs and organ systems)
Surface anatomy
Refers to the superficial anatomical markings
Regional Anatomy
examines all of the structures in a particular region of the body as a complete unit;
whether they are superficial or deep
Systemic Anatomy
, the study of organ systems in the body
Developmental Anatomy
examines structural changes over time
Embryology
the study of early developmental stages
Comparative Anatomy
the consideration of different types of animals compared to the human body
Levels of organization
molecular, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Chemical (molecular)
makes up 99% of the body (ex. hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, and nitrogrn); major classes
of compounds (ex. water, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nuclei acids)
Cell
the smallest living unit in the body
Tissue
A group of similar cells that perform a specific function
Organ
A collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body
Organ system
A group of organs that work together in performing vital body functions
integumentary system
Consists of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nail
skeletal system