Anatomy Lab
Anatomy is the scientific study of the structure of living
organisms, including humans, animals, and plants. It
involves understanding how the body is made up and
how its parts are arranged. The term "anatomy" comes
from the Greek words "ana," meaning "up," and "tome,"
meaning "a cutting," reflecting the traditional method of
studying anatomy through dissection.
Anatomy can be divided into two main areas:
Gross anatomy
- refers to the study of anatomical structures that can be
seen with the naked eye. It encompasses the
examination of external and internal organs, bones,
muscles, and other visible components of the body.
Techniques for studying gross anatomy include dissection
(using cadavers), endoscopy (for living organisms), and
radiological imaging methods like X-rays and MRI.
Microscopic anatomy
- also known as histology, is the branch of biology
that focuses on studying the microscopic structures
