Terminology
The scientific study of the structure of the body.
What is anatomy?
The study of external anatomical forms and markings is known as this.
What is surface anatomy?
This body system controls movement through muscles attached to bones.
What is the muscular system
The scientific study of the function of the body and its parts.
What is physiology?
Microscopic anatomy subdivision studying cells.
What is cytology?
This body system carries signals throughout the body using neurons and the brain.
What is the nervous system
A group of like cells together is known as this.
What is tissue?
Microscopic anatomy subdivision studying tissues.
What is histology?
Metabolism and excretion?
Obtaining energy, APT
This body system is responsible for gas exchange between oxygen and carbon dioxide.
What is the respiratory system
This area of anatomy focuses on a given organ system of the 11 body systems.
What is systemic anatomy?
This anatomy type focuses on a certain region of the body (both internal and external).
What is regional anatomy?
This body system removes waste products from the blood and produces urine.
What is the urinary system
This type of anatomy is subdivided into surface anatomy (the external body), regional anatomy (specific regions of the body), and systemic anatomy (specific organ systems). It refers to the anatomy that can be seen with the naked eye.
What is gross anatomy?
This anatomical study focuses on a given organ system.
What is systemic anatomy?
This body system protects the body and includes the skin, hair, and nails.
What is the integumentary system