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Topographical Anatomy

Topographical Anatomy (pronounced: toh-poh-graf-ih-kal uh-nat-uh-mee), also known as Regional Anatomy, is a branch of anatomy that deals with the description of the regions of the body and the relationships of structures within those regions. The term "topographical" is derived from the Greek words "topos" meaning "place" and "graphia" meaning "writing".

Etymology

The term "topographical" comes from the Greek "τόπος" (topos), meaning "place", and "γράφω" (graphō), meaning "write". The term "anatomy" comes from the Greek "ἀνατομή" (anatomē), which means "dissection".

Related Terms

  • Gross Anatomy: This is the study of anatomical structures that can be seen by the naked eye.
  • Microscopic Anatomy: This is the study of tiny anatomical structures such as tissues and cells, which are visible only with the aid of a microscope.
  • Comparative Anatomy: This is the study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species.
  • Functional Anatomy: This is the study of the relationship between the functions of an organism and its anatomical structures.
  • Surgical Anatomy: This is the study of anatomical landmarks important for surgical procedures.

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