Study of the structure and organization of living organisms.
Anatomy isn't just about healthy bodies; it's key to understanding what happens when things go wrong.
Many diseases cause changes in the structure of organs or tissues. For example, lungs damaged by smoking look very different from healthy lungs.
Doctors use knowledge of normal anatomy to spot injuries, infections, or tumors. Imaging tools (like X-rays and MRIs) help them see these changes.
Knowing the normal shape and structure of body parts is essential for surgery, treatment, and even preventing disease.
Understanding anatomy helps create medicines, surgical techniques, and therapies that save lives every day.
Doctors detect broken bones using their knowledge of skeletal anatomy.
Examining heart tissue after a heart attack reveals damaged muscle fibers.
Anatomy helps us spot, understand, and treat diseases by showing what changes in the body.