anatomii

Anatomii is the Romanian term for anatomy, the scientific study of the structure of living organisms and the relationships between their parts. The word derives from Greek anatomē, meaning "to cut up." In humans, anatomy describes the organization of the body from molecules and cells to tissues, organs, and organ systems.

The field is traditionally divided into several branches. Gross (or macroscopic) anatomy studies structures visible to the naked eye, such as organs and organ systems. Histology focuses on the microscopic architecture of tissues. Embryology covers development before birth, while comparative anatomy analyzes similarities and differences across species. Clinical anatomy applies anatomical knowledge directly to medical practice, diagnostics, and surgery. Functional anatomy emphasizes the relationship between form and function.

Methods include dissection, the historical foundation of anatomy, and modern techniques such as imaging (ultrasound, radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging), endoscopy, and various histological and molecular approaches. Digital modeling and 3D visualization increasingly supplement traditional methods.

History notes that anatomical study has roots in ancient civilizations, with substantial advances during the Renaissance led by figures such as Vesalius, followed by ongoing formalization in modern medicine. In contemporary science, anatomy remains essential for medicine, veterinary science, botany (plant anatomy), and palaeontology (fossil anatomy).

Etymologically, the term is used across languages to denote the structure of organisms, and in broader contexts may appear in educational, clinical, and research settings.