Anatomy and physiology of farm animals CH1

Define Anatomy

the study of the structure of the body.

Define Physiology

the study of how the body and its parts work or function.

Define Histochemistry

The combination of chemistry and microscopic anatomy.

Define Gross (macroscopic) Anatomy

study of large body structures visible to the naked eye

Define comparative anatomy

the study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species

Define embryology

study of embryos and their development

Define microscopic anatomy/histology

The study of tissue and cells that can be seen only through a microscope.