| Term | Definition |
| Developmental Anatomy | The study of the development of fertalized egg to adult. |
| Embryology | The study of the development of fertilized egg to week 8. |
| Histology | Microscopic study of tissue structure. |
| Pathalogical Anatomy | The study of structural changes associated with diseases. |
| Cytology | The study of chemical and microscopic study of cell structure. |
| Gross Anatomy | The study of structure without the use of a microscope. |
| Surface Anatomy | The study of the form and markings of the body surface. |
| Systemic Anatomy | The study of specific systems of the body. |