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Anatomy is the science that studies the structure of the body. On this page, you'll find links to descriptions and pictures of the human body's parts and organ systems from head to toe.
:''There is a historical type of English poetry called an '''anatomy''', or more precisely an '''amatory anatomy'''. It is a love sonnet dedicated to describing the parts of a lover's anatomy (usually female lover's)''. ''. '''Anatomy''' (from the Greek language ''anatome'', from ''ana-temnein'', to cut up), is the branch of biology that deals with the structure and organization of living things. It can be divided into animal anatomy (zootomy) and plant anatomy (phytonomy). Major branches of anatomy include comparative anatomy, histology, and human anatomy. Animal anatomy may include the study of the structure of different animals, when it is called comparative anatomy or animal morphology, or it may be limited to one animal only, in which case it is spoken of as ''special anatomy''. From a utilitarian point of view the study of humans is the most important division of special anatomy, and this human anatomy may be approached from different points of view. From that of Medicine it consists of a knowledge of the exact form, position, size and relationship of the various structures of the healthy human body, and to this study the term descriptive or topographical human anatomy is given, though it is often, less happily, spoken of as ''anthropotomy''. So intricate is the human body that only a small number of professional human anatomists, after years of patient observation, are complete masters of all its details; most of them specialize on certain parts, such as the brain or viscera, contenting themselves with a good working knowledge of the rest. ''Topographical anatomy'' must be learned by repeated dissection and inspection of dead human bodies. It is no more a science than a pilot's knowledge is, and, like that knowledge, must be exact and available in moments of emergency. ... [ Read More ]
Dead Men: Anatomy of a Curse - Mini-site and fanring for the movie, "Pirates of the Caribbean." Pictures, wallpapers, and other multi-media, pirate facts, and related links.
Allwatchers Review: Anatomy of a Murder - Analytical review of the plot, characters, setting, theme, and structure of the film.
Apollo Movie Guide: Anatomy of a Murder - Review, summary, cast and crew information, and links.
IMDb: Anatomy of a Murder (1959) - Plot summary, cast and crew information, trailer, and user comments.
Anatomy of a Fight - A comedy and drama set in the outskirts of New York.
Sundance Channel: Anatomy of a Scene - Role of the film costumer for the film, "One Hour Photo", considered during a sitdown with the designer.
The Center For Character Animation - Traditional animation school located in Levittown, Long Island, headed by Emmy Award Winning animator Brian Mitchell. Teaches classes in design, storyboarding, animation, assistant animation, and anatomy.
The Perfect Pointe - Articles - Pointe shoes including history, darning and shoe anatomy.
In His Hands: The Anatomy of Nirvana - FAQs, lyrics, tablature, and other general Nirvana information.
Guitar Lessons at Zentao - Guitar lessons for the absolute beginner. Theory lessons for experienced guitar players. Tab, chord and scale diagram explanation and guitar anatomy included for reference.