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Medical science depends critically on knowledge of human anatomy. Application of this knowledge allows health professionals to perform important skills necessary for preventing, diagnosing, and treating disease.
As an example, one of the cornerstones of preventive medicine is the annual physical exam. A proper head-to-toe exam requires that the examiner be aware of anatomical landmarks that can be inspected, palpated, and otherwise investigated to rule in or out a particular condition.
If palpation of a particular region elicits pain, discomfort, or reveals a mass or other abnormality, anatomy can clue the examiner in to what may be going on beneath the surface. For example, pain in the lower right quadrant might suggest appendicitis given an appropriate clinical history. A nodular mass felt above the left clavicle might add gastrointestinal cancer to the differential diagnosis.
There are countless examples, but you get the idea.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoIf you understand how your body is put together and how it works, it's easier for you to be aware of any problems and medical conditions that you might have. Also, it's easier to see similarities between living things if you know some anatomy.
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∙ 15y agoI think you meant ''importance'' and the answer is that without anatomy you or any living creature or plant would not exist.
The study of anatomy is important for many reasons. Especially to make ROBOTS.
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What are the differences between medical anatomy and paramedical anatomy?
Medical anatomy is very detailed. Paramedical anatomy is general.
What are the two major groups which the topics of anatomy lie?
The two major groups which the topics of anatomy lie are Gross anatomy & Microscopic anatomy
Is surface anatomy a division of anatomy?
yes it is
When was The Anatomy of Peace created?
The Anatomy of Peace was created in 1946.
Organ physiology is to as gross anatomy is to?
Organ physiology is to cell physiology as gross anatomy is to microscopic anatomy
What is significance of anatomy?
If you understand how your body is put together and how it works, it's easier for you to be aware of any problems and medical conditions that you might have. Also, it's easier to see similarities between living things if you know some anatomy.
What has the author Peter A Murray written?
Peter A. Murray has written: 'The anatomy and adaptive significance of cheek pouches (Bursae buccales) in the Cercopithecinae, Cercopithecoidea'
What is the significance of 007 to George in the finale of Grey's Anatomy?
He was nicknamed 007, or licensed to kill, by the other interns after he failed is surgary in the first episode of the show!
What is the significance of the elevator in Grey's Anatomy?
I saw it as "the door to the other side." George was already on the other side, but Issy hasn't passed over yet.
What is the significance of human anatomy to human beings?
Wouldn't you want to know what's inside you? It also allows doctors to specify on something (if you break something, or catch something).
What is the importance of studying insect physiology?
The scope and importance of insect anatomy and physiology is in the fact that one is able to fully comprehend their behavior and significance. Insects are an important element of the biomass.
What has the author Jones Quain written?
Jones Quain has written: 'Quain's Elements of anatomy' -- subject(s): Anatomy 'Quain's elements of anatomy, ed. by W. Sharpey A. Thomson and J. Cleland. 2 vols. [issued in 3 ..' 'Quain's elements of anatomy' -- subject(s): Anatomy 'Quain's Elements of anatomy' -- subject(s): Anatomy, Human anatomy 'Quain's elements of anatomy' -- subject(s): Anatomy, Human anatomy 'Elements of anatomy' -- subject(s): Anatomy, Human anatomy 'Elements of anatomy v.3' 'A series of anatomical plates' -- subject(s): Atlases, Human anatomy, Anatomy
The study of body parts and their relationships to one another is called?
regional anatomy
What are the differences between medical anatomy and paramedical anatomy?
Medical anatomy is very detailed. Paramedical anatomy is general.
What has the author R J Last written?
R. J. Last has written: 'Anatomy' 'Last's anatomy regional and applied' -- subject(s): Regional Anatomy, Surgical and topographical Anatomy 'Anatomy, regional and applied' -- subject(s): Regional Anatomy, Surgical and topographical Anatomy
What is a seals anatomy?
A seals anatomy
What is general anatomy?
explain what is anatomy
