Classification of Anatomy

Anatomy is classified into three categories:

• Human Anatomy: The study of the physical structure of the human body is known as human anatomy. It studies the relationships, locations, and components of the human body as well as their structural composition.
• Plant Anatomy: The study of plant tissues and cell structures is known as plant anatomy. The structures that are visible under a strong light or electron microscope are usually studied in plant anatomy. It is also known as Phytotomy.
• Animal Anatomy. The scientific study of the cellular, organ, tissue, and body systems of both small and big animals, as well as their relationship to disease, physiologic function, and therapeutic management, is the main focus of animal anatomy It is also known as Zootomy.

Anatomy is the identification as well as the description of a living thing’s structural components. It falls under the fields of medicine and biology. Anatomy is the study of the body, its components, and its functions. This expression comes from the Greek verb “anatome,” which means “to cut open, to dissect.” The practice of medicine and other health-related fields requires an extensive knowledge of anatomy.