Surface anatomy Surface anatomy of the human body has been defined in various ways : A. The surface anatomy is the study of the configuration of the surface of the body, specially in relation to its internal parts. ( The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved ) B. surface anatomy surface anatomy is the study of the structural relationships of the external features of the body to the internal organs and parts. Compare cross-sectional anatomy. ( Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 8th edition. © 2009, Elsevier ) C, surface anatomy 1. Anatomic structures that can be identified on the outside of the body 2. The study of anatomic structures that can be identified on the outside of the body ( McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.) D. surface anatomy is the study of the configuration of the surface of the body, especially in its relation to deeper parts. ( Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012 ) E. surface anatomy The study of the configuration of the surface of the body, especially in its relation to deeper parts. ( Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012 ) Thus, for studying purpose the human body surface has been devided in many triangles, squares and segments and each of these is given a name and covers defferent structures situated at different depths Why do we study surface anatomy ? Knowing surface anatomy is as important for a doctor as is the anatomy.. and it helps us in various ways: 1. Helps to relate the signs and symptoms to the possible structure/s involved. 2. Helps in presuming the possible structure/s as the source of the signs and symptoms 2. The knowledge of the underlying structures help in performing the physical examinations to the patient 3, Helps in making the diffrrential diagnosis 4. Helps in stablishing the possible diagnosis,. Finally wether surgeons or internists need to know anatomy and surface anatomy
