Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is NOT correctly matched.
A) Gross anatomy: study of structures visible to the eye.
B) Cytology: study of the structures in a particular region.
C) Microscopic anatomy: study of structures too small to be seen by the naked eye.
D) Embryology: study of the changes in an individual from conception to birth.

Question

Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is NOT correctly matched.
A) Gross anatomy: study of structures visible to the eye.
B) Cytology: study of the structures in a particular region.
C) Microscopic anatomy: study of structures too small to be seen by the naked eye.
D) Embryology: study of the changes in an individual from conception to birth.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cytology is the study of individual cells, not the structures in a particular region. The correct description for B should be "Regional anatomy: study of structures in a specific area of the body."

Choose the Anatomical Topic and Definition That Is NOT Correctly