| A | B |
| Embryology | Structures that emerge from the time of the fertilized egg through the eigth week in utero. |
| Developmental anatomy | Structures that emerge from the time of the fertilized egg to the adult form. |
| Cytology | Chemical and microscopic structure of celss. |
| Histology | Microscopic structure of tissues |
| Surface anatomy | Anatomical landmarks on the surface of the body through visualization and palpation. |
| Gross anatomy | Structures that can be examined without using a microscope. |
| Systemic anatomy | Structure of specific systems of the body, such as the nervous or respiratory systems. |
| Regional anatomy | Specific regions of the body, such as the head or chest. |
| Radiographic anatomy | Body structures that can be visualized with x-rays. |
| Pathological anatomy | Structural changes (from gross to microscopic) associated with disease. |