The Study of the Anatomical Organization of Specific Areas of the Body

Question

The study of the anatomical organization of specific areas of the body is called ________ anatomy.
A) gross
B) surface
C) systemic
D) regional
E) clinical

Accepted Answer

Regional anatomy focuses on specific areas of the body such as the head and neck or the upper limb, whereas gross anatomy looks at larger structures, surface anatomy examines superficial landmarks, systemic anatomy studies the anatomy of various organ systems, and clinical anatomy focuses on the anatomical basis of medical practice.