Systemic anatomy

Anatomia systemica

Definition

The systemic anatomy is the way of studying anatomy with a system-wise approach. In the Terminologia Anatomica 1 (1998), these systems are:

  • Skeletal system with bones

  • Articular system with joints

  • Muscular system with muscles

  • Alimentary system

  • Respiratory system

  • Thoracic cavity and thorax

  • Urinary system

  • Genital systems

  • Abdominopelvic cavity

  • Endocrine glands

  • Cardiovascular system

  • Lymphoid system

  • Sense organs

  • The integument

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS