Anatomy and Physiology

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The study of the structures and functions of the human body.

Cell Structure and Function: The basic structural and functional unit of life, cell and its components.
Tissues: A group of cells similar in structure and function forms tissue.
Organs: An organ is a part of the body made up of different tissues.
Musculoskeletal System: The system which gives the body its shape, provides protection and movement.
Cardiovascular System: The system which circulates blood throughout the body.
Respiratory System: The system which facilitates the exchange of gases between the body and the environment.
Nervous System: The system which coordinates and controls the activities of the body.
Digestive System: The system which breaks down food and absorbs nutrients.
Endocrine System: The system which produces hormones that regulate body functions.
Renal System: The system which regulates fluid and electrolyte balance and eliminates waste products.
Reproductive System: The system which enables reproduction.
Integumentary System: The system which protects the body from damage and dehydration.
Lymphatic System: The system which helps in immunity and in maintaining fluid balance in the body.
Immune System: The system that defends the body against infections, diseases, and foreign substances.
Anatomy and Physiology of the Spine: The detailed study of the spinal column.
Human physiology: How the different systems of the human body work.
Skeletal System: Detailed study of the bones of the human body.
Muscular System: Detailed study of the muscles of the human body.
Special Senses: Detailed study of the different sensory organs, like eyes and ears.
Anatomy and Physiology of the Brain: Detailed study of the central nervous system.
Biochemistry: The branch of science that studies the chemical processes within living organisms.
Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of diseases.
Microbiology: The study of microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Pharmacology: The study of drugs and their effects on the body.
Clinical anatomy: The study of anatomy in clinical practice, essential for diagnosis and surgical procedures.
Genetics: The study of genes, heredity, and DNA.
Histology: The study of tissues and their structures.
Medical Ethics and Law: Appreciation of moral and ethical issues and the legal aspects of medicine.
Gross Anatomy: It is the study of the structures that are visible to the naked eye, mainly through dissection of cadavers.
Microscopic Anatomy: It is the study of the structures too small to be seen by the naked eye. This includes histology which studies tissues and cytology which studies cells.
Systemic Anatomy: It is the study of the individual organ systems of the body.
Regional Anatomy: It is the study of the structures within specific body regions such as the head, neck, and chest.
Surface Anatomy: It is the study of the superficial anatomical markings of the body.
Developmental Anatomy: It is the study of the changes that occur in the body during embryonic and fetal growth.
Comparative Anatomy: It is the study of the similarities and differences in anatomical structures among different organisms.
Radiographic Anatomy: It is the study of anatomy using radiological techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.
Functional Anatomy: It is the study of the structures and their functions.
Neuroanatomy: It is the study of the structures and organization of the nervous system of the human body.
Gross Physiology: It is the study of the functions of the major organ systems of the body.
Cellular Physiology: It is the study of the functions of cells at the molecular level.
Neurophysiology: It is the study of the functions of the nervous system.
Cardiovascular Physiology: It is the study of the functions of the heart and blood vessels.
Respiratory Physiology: It is the study of the functions of the lungs and the breathing process.