1.2 Gross Anatomy

• How does the work of a gross anatomist differ from that of a histologist?

  Histology falls under microscopic anatomy, which cannot be seen by the naked eye. Gross anatomy studies that can be seen by the naked eye.
• What is an organ system and how does it apply to systematic anatomy?

  An organ system is a group of organs that function together. It applies to systematic anatomy because it centers around organs.
• Gross anatomy


  study of structures of body that can be seen with the eye
• Surface anatomy


  study of general anatomical form (morphology) and how superficial anatomical markings relate to deeper anatomical structures
• Regional anatomy


  study of superficial and internal features in a specific part of the body
• Systemic anatomy 


  study of the organ systems
• Organ system 


  the group of organs that function together