Anatomical
Anatomical
Anatomical (pronunciation: /ænəˈtɒmɪkəl/) is an adjective that pertains to anatomy, the branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts. The term is derived from the Greek word "anatome," which means "dissection."
Anatomy is a general term that includes human anatomy, animal anatomy (zootomy), and plant anatomy (phytotomy). The history of anatomy is characterized by a progressive understanding of the functions of the organs and structures of the human body.
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- Anatomy: The scientific study of the structure of organisms including their systems, organs, and tissues. It involves the dissection of bodies and the visualisation of structures through techniques such as MRI scanning, X-ray, and ultrasound.
- Zootomy: The anatomical study of animals.
- Phytotomy: The anatomical study of plants.
- Histology: The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
- 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 anatomy of different species.
- Functional Anatomy: The study of the relationship between the functions and the anatomical structures of organisms.
- Clinical Anatomy: The study of the practical application of anatomical knowledge in a clinical setting.
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Anatomical
- Wikipedia's article - Anatomical
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