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Define Anatomy
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Study of the structural organization of the body
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Define Physiology
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Study of how the body works (function)
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Define Microscopic Anatomy
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Study of small structures that can't be seen with the naked eye
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Define Gross Anatomy
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Study of large body parts that can be seen with the naked eye
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Define Comparative Anatomy
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It compares species
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Define Developmental Anatomy
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The changes from conception to birth
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Define Embryology
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Changes that occur prior to birth
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Define Regional Anatomy
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Structures specific to a body region (ex. structures of the abdomen)
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Define Surface Anatomy
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Based on superficial landmarks that can be observed through the skin
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Define Systemic Anatomy
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Based on organs that function as a part of a system(ex. urinary, reproductive, digestive systems)
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Define Chemical Level
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Organization of atoms and molecules to make proteins and other macromolecules
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Define Cellular Level
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Organization of molecules to form cells
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Define Tissue Level
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Groupings of cells into functional units
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Define Organ Level
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Organization of various types of tissues
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Define Organ System Level
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Organization of several organs into a functional system such as the digestive system
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