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A&P 2213 Chapter 1.1

Compared Sub-disciplines of Anatomy and Physiology

TermDefinition
anatomy the study of structure
physiology the study of function
gross anatomy visible with the eye
surface anatomy external features
regional anatomy body areas
systemic anatomy whole body organ systems
clinical anatomy medical utility
anatomical anatomy diseased organs
comparative anatomy examines similarities and differences in anatomy of different species
embryology developmental stages occurring from conception to birth
developmental anatomy birth to old age
evolutionary anatomy how structures changed over time
microscopic anatomy examines cells/tissues that cannot be seen by an unaided eye
cytology study of cells and their internal structure
histolology study of tissues
pathologic anatomy anatomic changes resulting from a disease
radiographic anatomy investigates internal structures visualized by scanning procedures
genetics study of genes, inheritance, and DNA
biochemistry study of life-related chemistry
microbiology study of bacteria and viruses
psychology individual behavior
sociology group behavior
archeology ancient group behavior
cell physiology process within cells
organ physiology functions of specific organs
systemic physiology functions of an organ system
pathophysiology effects of disease on a body function
tissue physiology groups of cells
cardiovascular phusiology examines functioning of the heart, blood vessels, and blood
neurophysiology studies function of nerves and nervous system
respiratory physiology explores functioning of reproductive hormones and reproductive cycle
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