regional anatomy
nounUK /ˈriːdʒənəl əˈnætəmi/
US /ˈriːdʒənəl əˈnætəmi/
Regional anatomy is the study of all the body parts in one area, like the head or the arm.
In regional anatomy class, we learned about every muscle and bone in the human hand.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A way of teaching anatomy that goes body part by body part instead of system by system.
The professor prefers regional anatomy because students can see how structures fit together.
3. The arrangement of organs and tissues within a specific part of the body.
The surgeon reviewed the regional anatomy of the neck before the operation.
4. A branch of anatomy focused on the relationships between structures in a limited area.
Her research in regional anatomy helped map the nerves of the shoulder.