INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMYWhat is anatomy? structural organisation Anatome(ana=up tomy=cut) Anatomise Dissection Practical applied
science which forms firm foundation of art of healing(medicine)
Subdivisions of anatomy1. Macroscopic anatomy/cadaveric
anatomy/gross anatomya) Regional anatomy Head and neck Brain Thorax Abdomen Upper limb Lower limb
b) Systemic anatomyIntegumentary system: study of skin and appendages
• Skeletal system/ Osteology
• Muscular system
• Nervous system:
• Cardiovascular system
• Lymphatic system
• Endocrine system
• Digestive system
• Respiratory system
• Reproductive system
• Urinary system
Microscopic anatomy (histology)
Surface anatomy
Comparative anatomy
Physical anthropology
Living anatomy
Inspection PalpationPercussionAuscultationEndoscopyCystoscopyBronchocopy
Clinical anatomy
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Radiological anatomy/ Imaging Anatomy
X-rayUltrasoundCT scanMRI
Developmental anatomy (embryology)
Genetics
Locomotor systemOsteology+ arthrology+myology
SplanchnologyStudy of visceral organs