How has the definition and practice of anatomy changed since the days of the early anatomists?


The term anatomy currently refers to the structure of an organism. The early anatomists used the term to describe the actual dissection of an organism, including the cutting of parts and the separating of tissues. Over time, however, the word anatomy has evolved to encompass a field of study that now includes many subspecializations: for example, applied anatomy, descriptive anatomy, gross anatomy, developmental anatomy, pathological anatomy, and so forth.

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a. unnecessary. b. necessary. c. useless. d. inexpensive.

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The resolution of a microscope is a function of:

a. Numerical aperture b. Wavelength of reflected light c. Refractive index d. Presence of chromatic aberrations

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Using a CPT manual, select the appropriate code for the following procedure

Fenestration semicircular canal

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The metric unit of mass (weight) is the ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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