human anatomy is the scientific study of the body's structures

it comes from greek meaning to cut apart

gross anatomy is the study of the larger structures without the need of magnification

it is also called macroscopic anatomy

microscopic anatomy is the study of structures that can only be seen with a microscope or other medical devices

this includes cytology (cells) and histology (tissue)

regional anatomy is the study of interrelationships of all the structures of a specific body regions like the abdomen

systemic anatomy is the study of structures that make up a discrete body system like the muscular system

physiology is the study of chem and phys of the structures and how they work together

homeostasis is the state of steady internal conditions maintained by living things