Anatomic

Anatomic refers to anything related to the structure of the human body. It is a fundamental aspect of medicine and biology, focusing on the physical organization of living organisms.

Overview

Anatomy is a branch of biology and medicine that considers 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 related to embryology, comparative anatomy, and comparative embryology, through common roots in evolution.

Human Anatomy

Human anatomy is primarily the scientific study of the morphology of the adult human body. It is subdivided into gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy. Gross anatomy (also called topographical anatomy, regional anatomy, or anthropotomy) is the study of anatomical structures that can be seen by the naked eye. Microscopic anatomy involves the use of optical instruments in the study of the tissues of various structures, known as histology, and also in the study of cells.

Importance in Medicine

Understanding anatomy is crucial for medical professionals as it forms the basis for understanding the function of the body and its parts. It is essential for diagnosis, surgery, and medical research.

See Also

• Physiology
• Histology
• Embryology
• Pathology

References

• Gray's Anatomy
• Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy

External Links

• [Wikipedia: Anatomy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatomy)
• [Wikimedia Commons: Anatomy](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Anatomy)

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