Here's why:
* Gross Anatomy: This branch of anatomy focuses on the large-scale structures of the body, the ones visible to the naked eye. It deals with the organs, their shapes, their locations, and how they are connected.
* Organ Physiology: This branch of physiology focuses on how organs work, their individual functions, and how they interact to keep the body running.
In simpler terms:
* Gross anatomy answers the question "What does it look like?"
* Organ physiology answers the question "How does it work?"
For example:
* Gross Anatomy: The heart is a muscular organ located in the chest.
* Organ Physiology: The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues.