Study of individual regions of the body, such as the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis.
Cells and Tissues: Understanding the basic structure and function of cells and the different types of tissues in the human body.
Bones: Identification of the different types of bones in the body, their functions, and their anatomical features.
Joints: Understanding the anatomical structures that make up joints, the types of joints in the body, and their functions.
Muscles: Identification of the different types of muscles in the body, their functions, and their anatomical features.
Nerves: Understanding the basic structure and function of nerves, the different types of nerves in the body, and their role in the body.
Circulatory System: Understanding the anatomical structures involved in the circulatory system, including blood vessels, arteries, veins, and the heart.
Respiratory System: Understanding the different organs involved in the respiratory system, including the lungs, trachea, bronchi, and diaphragm.
Digestive System: Understanding the different organs involved in the digestive system, including the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, and rectum.
Urinary System: Understanding the different organs involved in the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
Reproductive System: Understanding the different organs involved in the male and female reproductive systems, including the uterus, ovaries, testes, and penis.
Endocrine System: Understanding the different glands and hormones involved in the endocrine system, including the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, and adrenal glands.
Lymphatic System: Understanding the different organs and structures involved in the lymphatic system, including lymph nodes, vessels, and the spleen.
Integumentary System: Understanding the different structures involved in the integumentary system, including the skin, hair, and nails.
Special Senses: Understanding the different structures involved in the special senses, including the eyes, ears, and tongue.
Surface Anatomy: The study of the external features of the body and their relationships to deeper structures.
Gross Anatomy: The study of the macroscopic structures of the body, such as organs and tissues, that can be seen with the naked eye.
Comparative Anatomy: The study of the similarities and differences in the anatomy of different animal species.
Embryology: The study of the development of the body from the fertilized egg to birth.
Histology: The study of the microscopic structure of tissues and cells.
Neuroanatomy: The study of the anatomy of the nervous system.
Radiographic Anatomy: The study of the anatomy of the body using X-rays, CT scans, and MRI.
Pathological Anatomy: The study of anatomical changes associated with disease and injury.
Sectional Anatomy: The study of the body by looking at cross-sectional slices of tissues and organs.
Systemic Anatomy: The study of the structure and function of the body’s systems, such as the nervous or cardiovascular systems.
Surgical Anatomy: The study of anatomy related to surgical procedures.
Topographic Anatomy: The study of the anatomical location, markings, and relationships of the body’s structures in relation to each other.