Introduction to Human Anatomy

Dr. Hamza Mohamed Sharif, PhD

Anatomy Department
Learning objectives:
By the end lecture, students will be able to:

• Define anatomy.
• Explain the importance of anatomy in medicine and
other fields.
• Describe the branches of human anatomy and their
respective focuses.
• List the different methods of studying human
anatomy
INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY
 Anatomy is defined as being the science
which deals with the structure of the body.

 Theword “anatom” is of Greek origin

meaning cutting up.
 Ana= up
 Tome = cutting
Why do we study Anatomy?
 Human Anatomy

The study of the normal structure of the human

body & its relevance to function & clinical practice
 Reasons

To understand functions
The common language of medicine
To understand abnormalities
To understand features of disease
For the practice of surgery
 Branches
Gross anatomy
Microscopic (histology)
Developmental (embryology)
Neuroanatomy
Osteology
Clinical Anatomy
 Gross Anatomy
Regional or systemic
Usually studied through dissection
Also in models, charts & digitally
Prosected & plastinated specimens
 The regions
Head & neck
Upper & lower limbs (extremities)

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Thorax
Abdomen Trunk
Pelvis
 The systems
Musculo-skeletal (Locomotor)
Cardio-vascular (circulatory)
Gastro-intestinal (Digestive)
Respiratory (Pulmonary)
Genital (reproductive)
Urinary (Renal)
Nervous
Endocrine
Integumentary
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 branches
Gross anatomy
Microscopic (histology)
Developmental (embryology)
Neuroanatomy
Osteology
Clinical Anatomy
 Microscopic Anatomy (histology): is the study of the
structure of tissues, which are groups of cells that have
similar functions. It is essential for understanding how
tissues function and how they are affected by diseases
 Developmental anatomy (embryology):is the
study of the development of the body from
conception to birth. It is important for understanding
the normal development of the body, as well as the
causes of congenital birth defects.
 Osteology: The study of bones.

 Neuroanatomy: The study of the nervous system.

 Clinical Anatomy
Surgical anatomy
Pathological anatomy
Surface anatomy
Radiological anatomy
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