Splanchnology
Splanchnology
Splanchnology (pronounced: splank-nol-uh-jee) is a branch of anatomy that deals with the study of the viscera, which are the internal organs of the body, especially those located within the thoracic and abdominal cavities. The term is derived from the Greek words "splanchnon," meaning organ, and "logia," meaning study.
Etymology
The term "Splanchnology" is derived from the Greek words "splanchnon" (σπλάγχνον), which means internal organ, and "logia" (λογία), which means study. Thus, Splanchnology is the study of the internal organs of the body.
Related Terms
- Viscera: The internal organs in the main cavities of the body, especially those in the abdomen, such as the intestines.
- Thoracic cavity: The chamber of the body of vertebrates that is protected by the thoracic wall (rib cage and associated skin, muscle, and fascia).
- Abdominal cavity: The largest cavity in the body, it contains the stomach, liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, adrenal glands, and most of the small and large intestines.
- Anatomy: The branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Splanchnology
- Wikipedia's article - Splanchnology
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