Types of Anatomy
The study of large body structures visible to the naked eye
Gross Anatomy
Lowest level of hierarchy - example: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, etc.
Chemical Level
Show me Anatomical Position
What is the difference between superior and inferior directional terms?
superior: towards head, upper
inferior: away from head, lower
If I experienced a superficial cut, where is that located?
On the skin or body surface
The study of all structures (blood vessels, nerves, muscles) located in a particular region of the body
Regional Anatomy
3rd lowest level of hierarchy - happens when many cells come together
Tissue Level
Show me where the thorax starts and stops
What is the difference between anterior and posterior?
anterior: front of body
posterior: back/rear of body
If I experienced a bruise that is located in the superior, anterior portion of my arm, show me where that would possibly be located?
The gross anatomy of the body studied system by system
Systemic Anatomy
4th level of hierarchy - when many tissues come together they form
Organ Level
Show me where the abdomen is located
What is included in the "appendicular" division of the body?
Shoulder, arm, pelvis, hip, leg
A student experienced trauma to the inferior, posterior portion of their leg. Show me where that would be located
The study of internal body structures as they relate to the overlying skin
Surface Anatomy
5th Level of hierarchy- many organs work together to form
Organ System Level
Show what all is included in the "trunk" portion of the body
What is included in the "axial" division of the body?
Head, neck, trunk
A student gets punched in the medial thorax region. Show me where that could be located
The study of structures too small to be seen without the aid of a microscope
Microscopic Anatomy
Highest level of hierarchy - multiple organ systems work together to form
Organism
Demonstrate or describe the location of the upper and lower limbs
Describe the difference between medial, lateral and intermediate?
Medial: towards middle of body
Lateral: towards side of body
Intermediate: in between medial and lateral
What is the difference between "anatomy" and "physiology?"
anatomy - structure
physiology - function