Question

What is the difference between gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy?

Answer 1

There are two major types of anatomy. Gross (macroscopic) anatomy is the study of anatomical structures that can be seen by the eye, such as the external and internal bodily organs. Microscopic anatomy is the study of tiny anatomical structures such as tissues and cells.

Answer 2

The gross (or macroscopic) anatomy: The study of anatomical features visible to the naked eye, such as internal organs and external features.

The microscopic anatomy: The study of minute anatomical structures on a microscopic scale, including cells (cytology) and tissues (histology).