Scope of Anatomy and Physiology

Scope of anatomy and physiology

Anatomy (Ana means up and tomy means process of cutting) is a science that deals with the study of structure of the body and the relationship of various parts of each other.

Physiology 

Physiology is a science that deals with the study of body functions (how the body parts work).

Scope of anatomy and physiology are

Radiographic anatomy: Study of body structures that can be visualized with X-rays.

Embryology: Study of first 8 weeks of development after fertilization of a human egg.

Cytology: Study of structure and function of cell.

Histology:  Study of structure and function of tissue.

Pathology: Study of nature and cause of disease.

Immunology: Study of body defenes against disease causing agents.

Neurophysiology: Study of function of brain, spinal cord and nerve cell.  

Endocrinology: Study of functions of hormones.

Opthanology: Study of structure and function of eyes.

Otology: Study of structure and function of ears.

Odontology: Study of structure and function of teeth.

Respiratory physiology: Study of functions of lungs and breathing pathway.

Cardiovascular physiology: Study of functions of heart and blood vessels.

Renal Physiology: Study of function of kidney (renal).

Osteology: Study of structure and function of bones.

Arthrology: Study of structure and function of joints.

Myology: Study of structure and function of muscles.