scientific discipline that investigates the body's structure and relationship between body part and its function.
developmental anatomy
structural changes that occur between conception and adulthood.
embrology
subspecialty of developmental anatomy and considers changes from conception to the 8th week of development.
cytology
study of cells
histology
study of tissue
gross anatomy
study of structures that can be examined without the use of a microscope can be from systematic or regional.
system or systematic anatomy
group of structures that have one or more common functions, example cardiovascular, respiratory. studied as system by system.
regional anatomy
studied area by area example head, abdomen. studies all systems at once.
surface anatomy
study of external form of the body and its relation to deeper structure.
anatomicial imaging
xrays, mri, ultrsounds used to create image of internal structure.
anatomicial anomalies
physical characteristics that differ from normal pattern.
physiology
investigation of the processes or function of living things. often examines systems not regions.
cell physiology
examines process occuring in the cells.
systemic physiology
functions of organ systems.
neurophysiology
focuses on nervous system
cardiovascular physiology
deals with heart and blood vessels.
pathology
medical science dealing with all aspects of disease with an emphasis on cause and development of abnormal conditions and structural and functional changes resulting from disease.