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Definition of Topographic 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.
Medical Definition of Topographic 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 Topographic Anatomy
Literary usage of Topographic anatomy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Diseases of the Thyroid Gland by Arthur Emanuel Hertzler, Victor Ernest Chesky (1922)
"CHAPTER IX topographic anatomy OF THE THYROID GLAND The region of interest in
operations on the thyroid gland involves the most complicated region, ..."
2. Text-book of gynecological diagnosis by Georg Winter, Carl Ruge (1909)
"topographic anatomy of the Female Genital Organs. Normal Palpatory Findings.
The external genitalia (vulva) consist of the labia majora and minora, ..."
3. A Text-book of Medical Diagnosis by James Meschter Anders, Leonard Napoleon Boston (1911)
"topographic anatomy OF THE NORMAL LIVER. In considering the liver, it must be
borne in mind that the organ is a somewhat wedged-shaped, solid viscus, ..."
4. The Elements of the Science of Nutrition by Graham Lusk (1906)
"S( "RGER V AND ANA TOM\ Schultze and Stewart's topographic anatomy Atlas and ...
The value of the knowledge of topographic anatomy in bedside diagnosis is ..."
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