anatomical
adjective
an·a·tom·i·cal
ˌa-nə-ˈtä-mi-kəl 
variants
or less commonly anatomic
: of or relating to anatomy or the body structure of organisms
anatomical studies/structures/mechanisms
The mollusks are divided according to common anatomical traits into seven classes …—
Carol M. Lalli and Ronald W. Gilmer
Carol M. Lalli and Ronald W. GilmerMayberg has been mapping anatomical areas of the brain that are either hyperactive or inactive in depressed men and women.—Siddhartha Mukherjee
Siddhartha MukherjeeDiabetes mellitus is characterized by a broad array of physiologic and anatomic abnormalities, but its most notable feature is disturbed glucose metabolism, which results in inappropriate hyperglycemia.—George F. Cahill, Jr. et al.
George F. Cahill, Jr. et al.
anatomically
adverb
… in Africa and possibly in the Middle East, anatomically modern humans were evolving.
—Rick Gore
Rick Gore
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The duo leaned into G-Star’s signature anatomical design principles and exaggerated them with a cool wash and moto stitching and seam details.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2025
Nevertheless, the bones show the subtle anatomical hallmarks of pterosaurs.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
The Texas Funeral Services Commission, however, said that Capital Mortuary Services is not a licensed anatomical facility, and that those activities are unlawful under state health and safety codes, Bishop said.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
As some institutions got rid of their anatomical collections, Worden snapped them up.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2025
Nevertheless, the bones show the subtle anatomical hallmarks of pterosaurs.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
The Texas Funeral Services Commission, however, said that Capital Mortuary Services is not a licensed anatomical facility, and that those activities are unlawful under state health and safety codes, Bishop said.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
As some institutions got rid of their anatomical collections, Worden snapped them up.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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“Anatomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anatomical. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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