INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMYWhat is anatomy? structural organisation Anatome(ana=up tomy=cut) Anatomise Dissection Practical applied

science which forms firm foundation of art of healing(medicine)

Subdivisions of anatomy1. Macroscopic anatomy/cadaveric

anatomy/gross anatomya) Regional anatomy Head and neck Brain Thorax Abdomen Upper limb Lower limb

b) Systemic anatomyIntegumentary system: study of skin and appendages

• Skeletal system/ Osteology

• Muscular system

• Nervous system:

• Cardiovascular system

• Lymphatic system

• Endocrine system

• Digestive system

• Respiratory system

• Reproductive system

• Urinary system

Microscopic anatomy (histology)

Surface anatomy

Comparative anatomy

Physical anthropology

Living anatomy

Inspection PalpationPercussionAuscultationEndoscopyCystoscopyBronchocopy

Clinical anatomy

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Radiological anatomy/ Imaging Anatomy

X-rayUltrasoundCT scanMRI

Developmental anatomy (embryology)

Genetics

Locomotor systemOsteology+ arthrology+myology

SplanchnologyStudy of visceral organs