Anatomic

/ˌænəˈtɒmɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to the structure of organisms and their parts.

Anatomic differences between species can affect their behavior and ecology.

Pertaining to anatomy or the study of the structure of living organisms.

The anatomic features of the human body are studied in detail by medical students.

Connected to the physical configuration or arrangement of structures within an organism.

Anatomic studies have revealed the complexities of the human brain.

Involves the classification and description of bodily structures.

The anatomic classification of muscles helps in understanding their functions.

Derived from the Greek word 'anatomē', meaning 'dissection'.

anatomic position

A standard reference posture used in anatomy.

anatomic pathology

A branch of pathology concerned with the diagnosis of disease based on the examination of tissue.

anatomy

The scientific study of the structure of organisms.

physiology

The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.

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