Meaning & use
regional anatomy
The branch of anatomy that studies the body's structures organized by region, such as the head or abdomen, rather than by system.
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Medical students study regional anatomy of the abdomen before moving on to surgical techniques.
The textbook organizes chapters by regional anatomy instead of listing each organ system separately.
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Regional anatomy contrasts with 'systemic anatomy,' which studies the body organ system by system, such as the circulatory or nervous system.
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