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Anatomy BIOL 130
Human Anatomy Sixth Edition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Study of the structure of the human body | Anatomy |
| Science of form | Morphology |
| Study of body function | Physiology |
| Study of body structures that can be examined by the naked eye | Gross Anatomy |
| Connective tissue is removed from between the body organs so that the organs can be seen more clearly | Dissection |
| All structures in a single body region are examined together | Regional Anatomy |
| All organs with related functions are studied together | Systemic Anatomy |
| Study of shapes and markings on the surface of the body that reveal the underlying organs (Landmarks) | Surface Anatomy |
| Study of structures that are so small they can be seen only weth a microscope | Microscopic Anatomy (Histology) |
| Traces the structural changes that occur in the body throughout the lifespan and the effects of aging | Developmental Anatomy |