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Other Perspectives on Anatomy A_M1
7 cards·by jennybakalov
developmental anatomy
examines the changes in form that occur during the period between conception and physical
maturity
embryology
the study of embryonic development
comparative anatomy
considers the anatomical organization of different types of animals
clinical anatomy
focuses on anatomical features that may undergo recognizable pathological changes during
illness
surgical anatomy
studies anatomical landmarks important for surgical procedures
radiographic anatomy
the study of anatomical structures as they are visualized by x-rays, ultrasound scans, or
other specialized procedures performed on a body
cross-sectional anatomy
a new subspecialty of gross anatomy as new advances in radiographic anatomy have emerged