Microscopic anatomy
Microscopic Anatomy
Microscopic anatomy (pronounced: my-kroh-SKOP-ik uh-NAT-uh-mee), also known as histology (pronounced: his-TOL-uh-jee), is the study of the structure of various tissues and organs of the body that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. The term is derived from the Greek words 'micros' meaning small, and 'anatome' meaning dissection.
Microscopic anatomy is a sub-discipline of Anatomy, which is the study of the structure of organisms and their parts. It is an essential field in modern Biology and Medicine.
Overview
Microscopic anatomy involves the use of microscopes to study the detailed structure of biological tissues. It is a crucial tool in Pathology, the study of disease, as it allows for the identification of changes in tissue structure that may indicate disease.
Branches
Microscopic anatomy can be further divided into two main branches:
Techniques
Various techniques are used in the study of microscopic anatomy, including:
- Light Microscopy: This technique uses light to illuminate the sample.
- Electron Microscopy: This technique uses a beam of electrons instead of light to create an image.
- Immunohistochemistry: This technique uses antibodies to detect specific proteins in a tissue.
Related Terms
- Cell: The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known organisms.
- Tissue: A group of cells that have a similar structure and act together to perform a specific function.
- Organ: A group of tissues that perform a specific function or group of functions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Microscopic anatomy
- Wikipedia's article - Microscopic anatomy
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