anatomical adj

1 of or relating to the structure of the body; "anatomical features" [syn: anatomic]

2 of or relating to the branch of morphology that studies the structure of organisms; "anatomical research" [syn: anatomic] n : an expression that relates to anatomy [syn: anatomical reference]

English

Etymology

Latin anatomicus, Gr. ἀνατομικός: compare with French anatomique. See Anatomy.

Pronunciation

IPA: WEAE /æn.əˈtɑm.ɪc.ʌl/

Adjective

1. Of or relating to anatomy or dissection; as, the anatomic art; anatomical observations.

Translations

• Croatian: anatomski
• Finnish: anatominen

Anatomy (from the Greek anatomia, from ana: separate, apart from, and temnein, to cut up, cut open) is a branch of biology that is the consideration of the structure of living things. It is a general term that includes human anatomy, animal anatomy (zootomy) and plant anatomy (phytotomy). In some of its facets anatomy is closely related to embryology, comparative anatomy and comparative embryology, through common roots in evolution.

Anatomy is subdivided into gross anatomy (or macroscopic anatomy) and microscopic anatomy. in line with modern teaching methods. A thorough working knowledge of anatomy is required by all medical doctors, especially surgeons, and doctors working in some diagnostic specialities, such as histopathology and radiology.

Academic human anatomists are usually employed by universities, medical schools or teaching hospitals. They are often involved in teaching anatomy, and research into certain systems, organs, tissues or cells.

Other branches

Comparative anatomy relates to the comparison of anatomical structures (both gross and microscopic) in different animals.

Anthropological anatomy or physical anthropology relates to the comparison of the anatomy of different races of humans.

Artistic anatomy relates to anatomic studies for artistic reasons.

See also

General anatomy:

• List of anatomical topics
• History of anatomy
• Important publications in anatomy
• Superficial anatomy
• Anatomical terms of location
• Body plan

Human anatomy:

• List of human anatomical features
• List of human anatomical parts named after people

References

• "Anatomy of the Human Body". 20th edition. 1918. Henry Gray

External links

• American Association of Anatomists promotes anatomical sciences.
• Human Anatomy & Physiology Society A society to promote communication among teachers of human anatomy and physiology in colleges, universities, and related institutions.
• Neuroanatomy is an annual journal of clinical neuroanatomy.
• High-Resolution Cytoarchitectural Primate Brain Atlases
• Free online anatomy atlas
• The NPAC Visible Human Viewer
• Online Radiology Anatomy Resources
• Get Body Smart
• Anatomy Atlases - a digital library of anatomy information
• Instant Anatomy - Online anatomy website with podcasts
• Anatomy quiz for the Level 2 OCR Certifcate
• The Anatomy Wiz. An Interactive Cross-Sectional Anatomy Atlas
• Anatomia 1522-1867: Anatomical Plates from the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
• Free Program with Labeled Anatomic Images For Radiologists and Other Physicians
• Foundational Model of Anatomy ontology