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Types of Anatomy
Subdivisions of Anatomy & Physiology
| Division | Study of.... |
|---|---|
| Embryology | Structures that emerge from the time of the fertilized egg through the eighth week in utero. |
| Developmental Biology | Structures that emerge from the time of the fertilized egg to the adult form. |
| Histology | Microscopic structure of tissues |
| Surface Anatomy | Anatomical landmarks on the surface of the body through visualization and palpation |
| Gross Anatomy | Structures that can be examined without using a microscope |
| Systematic Anatomy | Structure of specific systems of the body such as the nervous or respiratory systems |
| Regional Anatomy | Specific regions of the body such as the head or chest |
| Radiographic Anatomy | Body structures that can be visualized with x-rays |
| Pathological Anatomy | Structural changes (from gross to microscopic) associated with disease |
| Neurophysiology | Functional properties of nerve cells |
| Endocrinology | Hormones (chemical regulators in the blood) and how they control body functions |
| Cardiovascular Physiology | Functions of the heart and blood vessels |
| Immunology | How the body defends itself against disease-causing agents |
| Respiratory Physiology | Functions of the air passageways and lungs |
| Renal Physiology | Functions of the kidneys |
| Exercise Physiology | Changes in cell and organ functions as a result of muscular activity |
| Pathophysiology | Functional changes associated with disease and aging |