AnaPhy

• Anatomy


  The study of the structure of the body
• Physiology


  The study of the functions of the body
• The structure of a part of the body often reflects its functions
• Selected Branches of Anatomy

  • Embryology
  • Developmental biology
  • Cell biology
  • Histology
  • Gross anatomy
  • Systemic anatomy
  • Regional anatomy
  • Surface anatomy
  • Imaging anatomy
  • Pathological anatomy
• Embryology


  The study of the first eight weeks of development after fertilization of a human egg
• Developmental biology


  The study of the complete development of an individual from fertilization to death
• Cell biology


  The study of cellular structure and functions
• Histology


  The study of the microscopic structure of tissues
• Gross anatomy


  The study of structures that can be examined without a microscope
• Systemic anatomy


  The study of the structure of specific systems of the body such as the nervous or respiratory systems
• Regional anatomy


  The study of specific regions of the body such as the head or chest
• Surface anatomy


  The study of surface markings of the body to understand internal anatomy through visualization and palpation (gentle touch)
• Imaging anatomy


  The study of internal body structures that can be visualized with techniques such as x-rays, MRI, CT scans, and other technologies for clinical analysis and medical intervention
• Pathological anatomy


  The study of structural changes (gross to microscopic) associated with disease
• Selected Branches of Physiology

  • Molecular physiology
  • Neurophysiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Cardiovascular physiology
  • Immunology
  • Respiratory physiology
  • Renal physiology
  • Exercise physiology
  • Pathophysiology
• Molecular physiology


  The study of the functions of individual molecules such as proteins and DNA
• Neurophysiology


  The study of the functional properties of nerve cells
• Endocrinology


  The study of hormones (chemical regulators in the blood) and how they control body functions
• Cardiovascular physiology


  The study of the functions of the heart and blood vessels
• Immunology


  The study of the body's defenses against disease-causing agents
• Respiratory physiology


  The study of the functions of the air passageways and lungs
• Renal physiology


  The study of the functions of the kidneys
• Exercise physiology


  The study of changes in cell and organ functions due to muscular activity
• Pathophysiology


  The study of functional changes associated with disease and aging