1. Overview of Anatomy
Anatomy – the study of the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another
Gross or macroscopic
Microscopic
Developmental

2. Microscopic Anatomy Cytology – study of the cell
Histology – study of tissues

3. Developmental Anatomy
Embryology – study of developmental changes of the body before birth

4. Gross Anatomy
Regional – all structures in one part of the body (such as the abdomen or leg)
Systemic – gross anatomy of the body studied by system
Surface – study of internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin

5. Anatomical terminology
This generally relates to:
Names of the organ systems or regions
Names of body organs or their parts
Anatomical planes
Anatomical locations

6. Anatomical planes

7. Anatomical Planes
Sagittal – divides the body into right and left parts
Coronal or frontal– divides the body into anterior and posterior parts
Horizontal or transverse (cross section) – divides the body into superior and inferior parts

8. Saggital plane

9. Coronal Plane

10. Horizontal Plane

11. Anatomical positions

12. Anatomical planes and positions

13. Anatomical movements

14. Anatomical movements Flexion
Bending a joint or decreasing the angle between two bones
Extension
Straightening a joint or increasing the angle between two bones
Hyperextension
Excessive extension of the parts at a joint beyond anatomical position.

15. Anatomical movements

16. Anatomical movements
Adduction
Moving a body part towards the midline of the body
Abduction
Moving a body part away from the midline of the body

17. Anatomical movements Prone Lying face down Supine
Pronation
Supine
Lying face up Supination