Major Branches of Human Anatomy

• Gross Anatomy Study of structures visible to the naked eye. It includes:

  • Systemic Anatomy: Examines body systems (e.g., skeletal, muscular).

  • Regional Anatomy: Focuses on specific regions (e.g., head, thorax).

  • Surface Anatomy: Relates internal structures to external landmarks.

• Microscopic Anatomy (Histology) Study of tissues and cells using a microscope.

• Embryology (Developmental Anatomy) Study of the development of an organism from fertilization to birth.

• Living Anatomy Study of anatomy in living individuals using techniques like palpation, auscultation, and imaging.

• Clinical Anatomy Application of anatomical knowledge in clinical settings, crucial for diagnosis and surgery.

• Radiological Anatomy Study of body structures using imaging techniques like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.

• Comparative Anatomy Compares anatomical structures across different species.

• Pathological Anatomy Examines structural changes in tissues and organs caused by disease