Definition of Regional anatomy

1. Noun. The study of anatomy based on regions or divisions of the body and emphasizing the relations between various structures (muscles and nerves and arteries etc.) in that region.

Exact synonyms: Topographic Anatomy, Topology
Generic synonyms: Anatomy, General Anatomy

Medical Definition of Regional anatomy

1. An approach to anatomical study based on regions, parts, or divisions of the body (e.g., the foot or the inguinal region), emphasizing the relationships of various systemic structures (e.g., muscles, nerves, and arteries) within that area; distinguished from systemic anatomy. Synonym: topographic anatomy, topology. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Regional Anatomy

regiodefined
regioisomer
regioisomeric
regioisomers
regiolect
regiolects
region
region-free
region code
region free
region of interest
region of olfactory mucosa
region of respiratory mucosa
regional
regional anaesthesia
regional anatomy (current term)
regional anesthesia
regional eneteritis
regional enteritis
regional enterocolitis
regional granulomatous lymphadenitis
regional health planning
regional hypothermia
regional ileitis
regional insourcing
regional involvement
regional jet
regional lockout
regional lockouts
regional lymphadenitis

Literary usage of Regional anatomy

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Cumulative Book Index by H.W. Wilson Company (1911)
"10-8888 Handbook of regional anatomy. D. 4p., 193p. •$1.50. (S.) 'lu. Francis C. Ford. 1216 Masonic temple, Chicago. 10-21758 Ford, Henry. i political ..."

2. Physical Diagnosis by Richard Clarke Cabot (1919)
"Without some knowledge of the regional anatomy of the chest no intelligent investigation of the condition of the thoracic organs can be carried on. ..."

3. Physical Diagnosis by Richard Clarke Cabot (1905)
"Without some knowledge of the regional anatomy of the chest no intelligent investigation of the condition of the thoracic organs can be carried on. ..."

4. American Journal of Roentgenology by American Radium Society (1919)
"The Arch: regional anatomy. The Thymus: regional anatomy. ... regional anatomy. Description: Pars cardiaca, pars media and pars ..."

5. Physical Diagnosis of Diseases of the Chest by Richard Clarke Cabot (1901)
"Without some knowledge of the regional anatomy of the chest no intelligent ... regional anatomy OF THE CHEST. It seems to me a mistake to divide the chest ..."

6. Physical Diagnosis of Diseases of the Chest by Richard Clarke Cabot (1900)
"Without some knowledge of the regional anatomy of the chest no intelligent ... regional anatomy OF THE CHEST. It seems to me a mistake to divide the chest ..."

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