Approaches to Anatomy
- Gross anatomy studies structures large enough to see without a microscope.
- Systemic anatomy organizes structures by organ system and connects each structure to its function.
- Regional anatomy studies all structures within a body region and emphasizes their spatial relationships.
- Spatial relationships describe how body structures are positioned relative to one another, such as superficial, deep, medial, lateral, anterior, posterior, superior, or inferior.
- Clinical anatomy applies structural knowledge to injuries, disease, physical examination, anatomical study, and surgery.
- These approaches complement one another: systemic anatomy explains organization, regional anatomy explains relationships, and clinical anatomy explains consequences.
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