INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY What 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 anatomy Macroscopic anatomy/cadaveric anatomy/gross anatomy Regional anatomy Head and neck Brain Thorax Abdomen Upper limb Lower limb
b) Systemic anatomy Integumentary 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 Palpation Percussion Auscultation Endoscopy Cystoscopy Bronchocopy
Clinical anatomy omy
Radiological anatomy/ Imaging Anatomy X-ray Ultrasound CT scan MRI
Developmental anatomy (embryology)
Genetics
Locomotor system Splanchnology Osteology+ arthrology+myology Study of visceral organs