Veterinary Gross Anatomy

Definition and divisions

DEFINITIONS AND DIVISIONS

• Anatomy is the branch of biological science, which deals with the form and structure of the body and its parts. The various parts of the body must work together in near-perfect harmony to maintain the life and well-being of an animal. The term anatomy strictly means cutting open or dissociating the parts of the body.

Branches of Anatomy

Gross anatomy / Macroscopic anatomy

• Topographical /Regional Anatomy
  • All the structures, present in the each regions or parts of the body are studied in the order, in which they should present themselves, in the course of dissection. For example, the anatomy of the neck region would include all the muscles, bones, organs, blood vessels and nerves present in the neck.
• Systematic Anatomy
  • The branch of anatomy deals with the different systems in the animal body are studied one after another. E.g. Skeletal system, muscular system etc.
    • Osteology (Bones)
    • Arthrology (Joints)
    • Myology (Muscles)
    • Splanchnology( Visceral organs)
    • Angiology (Cardio-vascular system)
    • Neurology (Nervous system)
    • Aesthesiology (Sense organs)

Histology and Cytology / Microscopic Anatomy

Developmental Anatomy / Embryology

The anatomy can also be classified as

• Special Anatomy which concerns with one species.
• Comparative anatomy compares with the other species.

Zoological classification of domestic animals