surgical anatomy

sur·gi·cal a·nat·o·my

applied anatomy in reference to surgical diagnosis, dissection, or treatment.

surgical anatomy

The study of anatomic structures and their relationships as required to obtain optimal access to a particular surgical field. See Anatomy.

sur·gi·cal a·nat·o·my

(sŭr'ji-kăl ă-nat'ŏ-mē) Applied anatomy in reference to surgical diagnosis and treatment.