Anatomy is the study of structure of human body. Study of anatomy helps in understanding the functions of body. Herophilus (335-280 BC)born in Chalcedon in Asia Minor (now Kadiköy, Turkey),and later moved to Alexandria is called the ‘Farher of anatomy’.
Andreas Vesalius, a Flemish physician is referred to as the ‘ Father of modern human anatomy’. Different aspects included in anatomy are Histology, Osteology, Myology, Arthrology and Neurology etc.
Histology is study of tissues. Osteology is study of bones. Myology is study of muscles. Arthrology is study of Joints. Neurology is study of nerves and nervous system.
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