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regional anatomy

noun

: a branch of anatomy dealing with regions of the body especially with reference to diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury

called also topographic anatomy

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“Regional anatomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/regional%20anatomy. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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