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Branches of Anatomy
11 cards·by jennybakalov
gross anatomy
the study of large and easily observable structures on an organism
morphology
the study of the shape of body parts
microscopic anatomy
cytology and histology
cytology
the study of the structure, function, and development of cells that make up body parts
histology
the study of tissues, cells, and cell byproducts that make up specific functions of an
organism
developmental anatomy
the study of growth and development during an organism's life
embryology
the study of the organism's formation from fertilized egg to embryo
comparative anatomy
the study of human body parts with respect to similarities and differences to other animals
systemic anatomy
the study of the structure and function of various organs or parts in a particular organ system
dermatology
the study of the integumentary system (the epidermis and the dermis layers of the skin and
associated structures like hair and nails)
neurology
the study of the nervous system