Definition and branches of anatomy. Preservation methods of the cadaver

1. DR. VIJAY T. PATIL
MUP’S Ayurved college,
Risod, Washim

2. THE DEFINITION OF ANATOMY
 Anatomy:
The word "anatomy" is the combination of two
Greek words, ana="apart", tomy="to cut".
 The science that deals with the structure & organisation of
the body
 Branches:
 Gross Anatomy
 Microscopic Anatomy

3. Gross Anatomy
 Definition: Gross anatomy is the study of
macroscopic details of human body structure.
 That which can be seen with the naked eye
 Kinds:
 Regional:

body studied by area
 Systematic:

body studied by system

4. Microscopic Anatomy
 Definition:-
It deals with the study of microscopic
details of tissues that make human body.
 That which can be seen with the assisted eye
 Kinds:
 Cytology:
 The study of cells
 Histology:
 The study of tissues

5. Embryology
 Embryology (or Developmental Anatomy):-
This branch deals with the study of
embryo, from single-cell stage to the
development of a complete human.

6. Surface anatomy
 Surface anatomy:-
Surface anatomy, as the named indicates, is
anatomy of the surface of human body structures.
It is also known as topographic anatomy

7. Radiological Anatomy
 Radiological Anatomy:-
In this branch, we study the body by using
various radiological and imaging
techniques. Eg. X-RAY, USG, CT ,MRI

8. Clinical anatomy
 Clinical anatomy:-
Clinical anatomy is the application of
anatomical knowledge to clinical practice.
This branch is a more practical aspect of
human anatomy and is of supreme
importance for medical professionals.

9. Preservation methods of the
cadaver
Cadaver/ Corpse:A corpse, also called a cadaver in medical literary
and legal usage or when intended for dissection, is
a dead human body.[

10. For Preservation
 Carbolic acid – 1 part
 Glycerin -
2 part
 Formalin-
3 part
 Water -
4 part

11. THANK YOU