Question

self-check: section 1.1

1. which subdivision of anatomy studies tissues of the heart?

○ cytology
○ surface anatomy
○ histology
○ regional anatomy

Explanation:

• Cytology studies cells, not tissues of an organ like the heart.
• Surface anatomy focuses on external anatomical features.
• Regional anatomy studies specific regions (e.g., the entire abdomen), not tissues.
• Histology is the study of tissues, so it would study the tissues of the heart.

Answer:

C. histology