General Anatomy Anatomical Terminology Question And Answers

Introduction And Anatomical Terminology

Question 1. What is anatomy?
Answer.

Anatomy is the science that deals with the structure of the body from the submicroscopic to the macroscopic level. The term anatomy is derived from the Greek word ‘anatome’ meaning to ‘cut up’ (ana = apart, tomy = cut). The term dissection is the Latin equivalent of the Greek term ‘anatome’.

Question 2. Enumerate the major subdivisions of the anatomy.
Answer.

The major subdivisions of the anatomy are as follows:

• Gross anatomy, which includes cadaveric anatomy, living anatomy/surface anatomy, and endoscopic and radiological anatomy.
• Histology/microscopic anatomy
• Embryology
• Genetics
• Imaging/radiological anatomy