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For other uses, see anatomy (disambiguation).
Human heart and lungs, from an older edition of Gray's Anatomy.
Human heart and lungs, from an older edition of Gray's Anatomy. Henry Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body (or Gray's Anatomy as it has commonly been shortened is an English-language Human anatomy Textbook

Anatomy (from the Greek ἀνατομία anatomia, from ἀνατέμνειν 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. Greek (el ελληνική γλώσσα or simply el ελληνικά — "Hellenic" is an Indo-European language, spoken today by 15-22 million people mainly Foundations of modern biology There are five unifying principles A body plan, or bauplan, is essentially the blueprint for the way the body of an organism is laid out It is a general term that includes human anatomy, animal anatomy (zootomy) and plant anatomy (phytotomy). Human anatomy, which with physiology and biochemistry is a complementary basic medical science is primarily the scientific study of the morphology of the adult Human body Zootomy is a contraction of Zoological and Anatomy. It refers to the dissection of Animals as opposed to that of plants ( phytotomy) Plant anatomy or phytotomy is the general term for the study of the internal structure of plants In some of its facets anatomy is closely related to embryology, comparative anatomy and comparative embryology,[1] through common roots in evolution. Embryology (from Greek grc ἔμβρυον embryon, "unborn embryo" and grc -λογία -logia) is the study of the development Comparative anatomy is the study of similarities and differences in the Anatomy of Organisms It is closely related to Evolutionary biology and Phylogeny eVolution is the third Album by eLDee, it was due to be released in 2008

Anatomy is subdivided into gross anatomy (or macroscopic anatomy) and microscopic anatomy. [1] Gross anatomy (also called topographical anatomy, regional anatomy, or anthropotomy) is the study of anatomical structures that can be seen by unaided vision. [1] Microscopic anatomy is the study of minute anatomical structures assisted with microscopes, which includes histology (the study of the organisation of tissues),[1] and cytology (the study of cells). A microscope ( Greek: ( micron) = small + ( skopein) = to look or see is an instrument for viewing objects that are Histology (from the Greek = 'tissue' is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of Plants and

The history of anatomy has been characterized, over time, by a continually developing understanding of the functions of organs and structures in the body. The history of Anatomy as a Science extends from the earliest examinations of sacrificial victims to the sophisticated analyses of the body performed by In Biology, an organ ( Latin: organum, "instrument tool" from Greek όργανον - organon "organ instrument Methods have also advanced dramatically, advancing from examination of animals through dissection of cadavers (dead human bodies) to technologically complex techniques developed in the 20th century.

Anatomy should not be confused with anatomical pathology (also called morbid anatomy or histopathology), which is the study of the gross and microscopic appearances of diseased organs. Pathology; please do not remove --> ( Histopathology (from the Greek histos (tissue and pathos (suffering refers to the microscopic examination of tissue in order to study the manifestations A disease is an abnormal condition of an organism that impairs bodily functions and can be deadly In Biology, an organ ( Latin: organum, "instrument tool" from Greek όργανον - organon "organ instrument

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Superficial anatomy

Superficial anatomy or surface anatomy is important in anatomy being the study of anatomical landmarks that can be readily seen from the contours or the surface of the body. Superficial Anatomy (also called surface anatomy) is a descriptive science dealing with anatomical features that can be studied by sight without dissecting [1] With knowledge of superficial anatomy, physicians or veterinary surgeons gauge the position and anatomy of the associated deeper structures. A physician, medical practitioner or medical doctor who practices Medicine, and is concerned with maintaining or restoring human Health A veterinary surgeon is a Veterinarian qualified in the UK and some other English -speaking countries (See Commonwealth of Nations and Commonwealth

Human anatomy

Main article: Human anatomy
An X-ray of a human chest.
An X-ray of a human chest. Human anatomy, which with physiology and biochemistry is a complementary basic medical science is primarily the scientific study of the morphology of the adult Human body X-radiation (composed of X-rays) is a form of Electromagnetic radiation.

Human anatomy, including gross human anatomy and histology, is primarily the scientific study of the morphology of the adult human body. Human anatomy, which with physiology and biochemistry is a complementary basic medical science is primarily the scientific study of the morphology of the adult Human body The term morphology in Biology refers to the outward appearance ( Shape, Structure, Colour, Pattern) of an Organism Human beings, humans or man (Origin 1590–1600 L homō man OL hemō the earthly one (see Humus [1]

Generally, students of certain biological sciences, paramedics, physiotherapists, nurses and medical students learn gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy from anatomical models, skeletons, textbooks, diagrams, photographs, lectures and tutorials. Foundations of modern biology There are five unifying principles A paramedic is a medical professional usually a member of the emergency medical service, who primarily provides Pre-hospital advanced medical and A nurse is responsible—along with other Health care Professionals —for the treatment safety and recovery of acutely or chronically Medical education A medical school or faculty of medicine is a Tertiary educational institution—or part of such an institution—that teaches Medicine The study of microscopic anatomy (or histology) can be aided by practical experience examining histological preparations (or slides) under a microscope; and in addition, medical students generally also learn gross anatomy with practical experience of dissection and inspection of cadavers (dead human bodies). Histology (from the Greek = 'tissue' is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of Plants and A microscope ( Greek: ( micron) = small + ( skopein) = to look or see is an instrument for viewing objects that are Dissection (also called anatomization) is usually the process of disassembling and observing something to determine its internal structure and as an aid to discerning the function

Human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry are complementary basic medical sciences, which are generally taught to medical students in their first year at medical school. Human anatomy, which with physiology and biochemistry is a complementary basic medical science is primarily the scientific study of the morphology of the adult Human body Physiology (from Greek grc φύσις physis, "nature origin" and grc -λογία -logia) is the study of the mechanical physical Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes in living Organisms It deals with the Structure and function of cellular components such as Human anatomy can be taught regionally or systemically;[1] that is, respectively, studying anatomy by bodily regions such as the head and chest, or studying by specific systems, such as the nervous or respiratory systems. The major anatomy textbook, Gray's Anatomy, has recently been reorganized from a systems format to a regional format,[2][3] in line with modern teaching methods. Henry Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body (or Gray's Anatomy as it has commonly been shortened is an English-language Human anatomy Textbook 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. A physician, medical practitioner or medical doctor who practices Medicine, and is concerned with maintaining or restoring human Health Surgery (from the χειρουργική cheirourgikē, via chirurgiae meaning "hand work" is a medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental Histopathology (from the Greek histos (tissue and pathos (suffering refers to the microscopic examination of tissue in order to study the manifestations Radiology is the medical specialty directing Medical imaging technologies to diagnose and treat diseases

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. Comparative anatomy is the study of similarities and differences in the Anatomy of Organisms It is closely related to Evolutionary biology and Phylogeny [1]

Anthropological anatomy or physical anthropology relates to the comparison of the anatomy of different races of humans. The term race or racial group usually refers to the concept of categorizing Humans into Populations or groups on the basis of various sets

Artistic anatomy relates to anatomic studies for artistic reasons.

See also

General anatomy:

Human anatomy:

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Introduction page, "Anatomy of the Human Body". Henry Gray. 20th edition. 1918. This page aims to list articles related to Anatomy. This list is not necessarily complete or up to date - if you see an article that should be here but isn't (or one that shouldn't be here The history of Anatomy as a Science extends from the earliest examinations of sacrificial victims to the sophisticated analyses of the body performed by Anatomy Commentary on Anatomy in Avicenna's Canon Superficial Anatomy (also called surface anatomy) is a descriptive science dealing with anatomical features that can be studied by sight without dissecting In fields of Anatomy, anatomical terms of location are descriptive terms to help identify relative positions or directions within a species A body plan, or bauplan, is essentially the blueprint for the way the body of an organism is laid out The major systems of the Human body are Cardiovascular system: the blood circulation with Heart, arteries and Veins * Digestive This is a list of human anatomical parts named after people. For other lists of eponyms (names derived from people see Eponym. Retrieved on 19 March 2007.
  2. ^ Publisher's page for Gray's Anatomy. 39th edition (UK). 2004. ISBN 0-443-07168-3. Retrieved on 19 March 2007.
  3. ^ Publisher's page for Gray's Anatomy. 39th edition (US). 2004. ISBN 0-443-07168-3. Retrieved on 19 March 2007.

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Dictionary

anatomy

-noun

  1. The art of dissecting, or artificially separating the different parts of any organized body, to discover their situation, structure, and economy; dissection.
  2. The science that deals with the form and structure of organic bodies; anatomical structure or organization.
  3. A treatise or book on anatomy.
  4. The act of dividing anything, corporeal or intellectual, for the purpose of examining its parts; analysis; as, the anatomy of a discourse.
  5. (archaic) A skeleton, or dead body.
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