what is anatomy? the branches of anatomy ? what is physiology? anatomical terms
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Explanation:
ANATOMY
the branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, especially as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts.
BRANCHES
Anatomy is the field of science concerned with the study of the physical structures of organisms. It's divided into several branches, including histology, embryology, gross anatomy, zootomy, phytotomy, human anatomy, and comparative anatomy.
PHYSIOLOGY
Physiology is the scientific study of functions and mechanisms in a living system. As a sub-discipline of biology, physiology focuses on how organisms, organ systems, individual organs, cells, and biomolecules carry out the chemical and physical functions in a living system
ANATOMICAL TERMS
Anatomical Terminology
Superior or cranial - toward the head end of the body; upper (example, the hand is part of the superior extremity).
Inferior or caudal - away from the head; lower (example, the foot is part of the inferior extremity).
Anterior or ventral - front (example, the kneecap is located on the anterior side of the leg).