Anatomic
Anatomic (əˈnatəmik)
Anatomic refers to anything related to the structure of an organism or any of its parts. The term is derived from the Greek word "anatome," which means dissection.
Etymology
The term "anatomic" is derived from the Greek word "anatome," which means dissection. The prefix "ana-" means up or through, and "tome" means a cutting or slice. Thus, the term originally referred to the process of cutting up or dissecting the body to study its internal structures.
Related Terms
- Anatomy: The scientific study of the structure of organisms including their systems, organs, and tissues. It involves the identification and description of the body's structures.
- Physiology: The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
- Histology: The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
- Cytology: The branch of biology concerned with the structure and function of plant and animal cells.
- Pathology: The science of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes.
- Gross Anatomy: The study of anatomical structures that can be seen by unaided vision.
- Microscopic Anatomy: The study of minute anatomical structures on a microscopic scale, including cells and tissues.
- Comparative Anatomy: The study of and comparison of the structures of different species.
- Functional Anatomy: The study of the relationship between the functions and the structures of biological systems.
See Also
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Dictionary
- Anatomical Terminology
- Anatomical Terms of Location
- Anatomical Terms of Motion
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anatomic
- Wikipedia's article - Anatomic
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