Glossary

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  • Anatricrotis

    The existence of three beats on the ascending line of a sphygmogram.  

  • Topographic anatomy

    Study of the structure and form of a portion of the body with particular emphasis on the relationships of the parts to each other.  

  • Surface anatomy

    Study of form and markings of the surface of the body, especially as they relate to underlying structures.  

  • Sectional anatomy

    Study of anatomy from transverse, sagittal, coronal, or oblique sections.  

  • Radiological anatomy

    Anatomical study based on the radiological appearance of tissues and organs.  

  • Pathological anatomy

    Study of the structure of abnormal, diseased, or injured tissue.  

  • Developmental anatomy

    The study of the development of an organism’s body structures from the moment of fertilization of the egg, through the embryonic period, the fetal period, birth, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.  

  • Comparative anatomy

    The comparison of similar body structures as they are found both in embryos and in the adult forms of different animals. Comparative anatomy is used to explore the hypothesis that through natural selection organisms evolved from one another. The analysis of anatomical differences between various animals.  

  • Anatomist

    A specialist in the field of anatomy. A biomedical expert who possesses specialized knowledge in instructing anatomy or conducting comprehensive anatomical investigations and research.  

  • Uterotubal anastomosis

    Anastomosis between the uterus and fallopian tube.