microscopic anatomy
study of tissues and cells
other name for microscopic anatomy
histology
developmental anatomy
study of different phases of the human embryo
other name for developmental anatomy
embryonic anatomy
macroscopic anatomy
study of the normal anatomy of organs and structures visible to the naked eye
other name for macroscopic anatomy
gross anatomy
gross anatomy divisions
what are the main anatomical planes
what directions are divided by the coronal plane
anterior and posterior
what directions are divided by the sagittal plane
medial and lateral
what directions are divided by the transverse plane
superior and inferior
what directions are not divided by any plane
proximal and distal
what movements are in relation to the sagittal plane
flexion and extension
what movements are in relation to the coronal plane
abduction and adduction
what movements are in relation to the transverse plane
medial and lateral rotation
what movement is restricted to the forearm
supination and pronation
what movement is restricted to the ankle
dorsiflexion and plantarflexion
what is the dorsal body cavity made up of
what separates the thoracic and abdominal cavity
diaphragm
is there an anatomical division between the abdominal and pelvic cavity
what is the largest body cavity
abdominal cavity
what are the vertical lines that split the abdominal cavity
midclavicular lines
what is the superior horizontal line splitting the abdominal cavity
subcostal line
what is the inferior horizontal line splitting the abdominal cavity
transtubercular line