Subdisciplines of Anatomy & Physiology
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17 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Embryology | Structures that emerge from the time of the fertilized egg through the eighth week in utero |
| Developmental Biology | Structures that emerge from the time of the fertilized egg to the adult form |
| Histology | Microscopic structure of tissue |
| Surface Anatomy | Anatomical landmarks on the surface of the body through visualization and palpation |
| Gross Anatomy | Structures that can be examined without using a microscope |
| Systemic Anatomy | Structure of specific systems of the body such as the nervous or respiratory system |
| Regional ANatomy | Specific regions of the body such as the head or chest |
| Radiographic Anatomy | Body structures that can be visualized with x-rays |
| Pathological Anatomy | Structural changes (from gross to microscopic) associated with disease |
| Nerophysiology | Functional properties of nerve cells |
| Endocrinology | Hormones (chemical regulators in theey control body functions blood) and how th |
| Cardiovascular Physiology | Functions of the heart and blood vessels |
| Immunology | How the body defends itself against disease-causing agents |
| Respiratory Physiology | Functions of the air passageways and lungs |
| Renal Physiology | Functions of the kidneys |
| Exercise physiology | Changes in cell and organ functions as a result of muscular activity |
| Pathophysiology | Functional changes associated with disease and aging |
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