ANATOMY - a unique branch of science

Have you been thinking of answers to give when you are asked about Anatomy? Have you been wondering what anatomy is all about? If you have, this article is just for you.

this article seeks to inform and bring to your notice the uniqueness of the course- Anatomy.

what is Anatomy?

  Anatomy is the branch of Science that deals with the consideration of the structure of living things.

It is a general term that includes the following:

• human anatomy

• animal anatomy (zootomy)

• plant anatomy (phytotomy).

  In some of its facets anatomy is closely related to embryology, comparative anatomy and comparative embryology, through common roots in evolution.

Subdivisions of Anatomy:

Anatomy is subdivided into gross anatomy (or macroscopic anatomy) and microscopic anatomy.

Gross anatomy is the study of anatomical structures that can be seen by unaided vision.

Microscopic anatomy is the study of minute anatomical structures assisted with microscopes, which includes histology (the study of the organization of tissues), and cytology (the study of cells).

Note: Anatomy should not be confused with anatomical pathology (also called morbid anatomy or histopathology), which is the study of the gross and microscopic appearances of diseased organs.

Human anatomy, including gross human anatomy and histology, is primarily the scientific study of the morphology of the adult human body.

Mode of Learning:

  Generally, students of certain biological sciences, paramedics, physiotherapists, nurses and medical students learn gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy from anatomical models, skeletons, textbooks, diagrams, photographs, lectures and tutorials.

  The study of microscopic anatomy (or histology) can be aided by practical experience examining histological preparations (or slides) under a microscope; and in addition, medical and anatomy students generally also learn gross anatomy with practical experience of dissection and inspection of cadavers (dead human bodies).

  Physiology and Biochemistry are complementary basic medical sciences, which are generally taught to students in their various medical school.

With the detailed information above, answering questions on the definition of Anatomy and other Anatomy-related questions are made easy.

source: www.sciencedaily.com

edited by: Sandy, Isaac M.