Regional anatomy

Definition

Regional anatomy is the study of the human body's structures by specific areas or regions, focusing on how these parts are organized and related in a particular area of the body. It contrasts with systemic anatomy, which examines the body by systems, such as the nervous or circulatory systems.

Related terms

Systemic Anatomy: The branch of anatomy that studies the body's organs and systems as a whole rather than focusing on specific regions.

Anatomical Terminology:

The standardized language used to describe locations and relationships between anatomical structures.

Dissection:

The process of carefully cutting apart organisms or their parts to study their internal structure and relationships, often used in the study of regional anatomy