Anatomy

Study of the structure and organization of living organisms.

Levels of Organization in the BodyMajor Organ SystemsAnatomical Terminology and Body Orientation
Microscopic Anatomy: Tissues and CellsComparative AnatomyAnatomy and Disease
Medical Imaging and AnatomyDissection and Hands-On LearningAnatomy in Sports and Fitness
Labeling DiagramsMnemonic Devices
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Practical Applications

Medical Imaging and Anatomy

Seeing Inside: Medical Imaging

Thanks to technology, we can look inside the body without surgery! Medical imaging helps doctors diagnose problems and study anatomy in living people.

Types of Imaging

  • X-rays: Show bones and some organs.
  • MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): Shows soft tissues like the brain or muscles.
  • CT Scans: Combine X-rays for detailed pictures.
  • Ultrasound: Uses sound waves to see organs and babies before they're born!

Why Is This Useful?

Imaging helps doctors find injuries, tumors, and infections quickly and safely.

Fun Fact

The first X-ray was taken in 1895—of a human hand!

Examples

  • Doctors use an MRI to check for brain injuries after a concussion.

  • Dentists use X-rays to find cavities inside teeth.

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