Anatomy (from Ancient Greek ἀνατομή (anatomḗ) ' dissection ') is the branch of morphology concerned with the study of the internal and external structure of organisms and their parts. [2] Anatomy is a …

Human anatomy (gr. ἀνατομία, "dissection", from ἀνά, "up", and τέμνειν, "cut") is primarily the scientific study of the morphology of the human body. [1] Anatomy is subdivided into gross anatomy and …

Anatomical terminology is a specialized system of terms used by anatomists, zoologists, and health professionals, such as doctors, surgeons, and pharmacists, to describe the structures and functions …

Standard anatomical terms of location are used to describe unambiguously the anatomy of humans and other animals. The terms, typically derived from Latin or Greek roots, describe something in its …

Human anatomy is the study of the shape and form of the human body. The human body has four limbs (two arms and two legs), a head and a neck, which connect to the torso. The body's shape is …

Gross anatomy is the study of anatomy at the visible or macroscopic level. [1][2] It is the counterpart to histology, which studies microscopic anatomy. [1][2] Gross anatomy of the human body or other …

The liver and gallbladder of a sheep Except for placozoans, multicellular animals including humans have a variety of organ systems. These specific systems are widely studied in human anatomy. The …

History of anatomy Dissection of a cadaver, 15th-century painting The history of anatomy spans from the earliest examinations of sacrificial victims to the advanced studies of the human body conducted …