Introduction to Anatomy Science

<p>Practice of medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gross Anatomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anatomy is the science which deals with the structure of the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gross anatomy is studied by means of dissection of the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regional anatomy is the description of the body on a regional basis. For example, abdomen, thorax.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anatomy forms the basis for the practice of medicine and is important to anyone involved in any aspect of patient treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The anatomical position is the position of the human body used as reference in describing the position and relations of the various anatomical structures. It is defined as the body standing erect with the eyes directed forwards, and the upper limbs hanging by the sides with the palms facing forwards and the thumbs directed laterally.</p> Signup and view all the answers