Anatomy / Surgical Nursing

Anatomy / Surgical Nursing DGN21102

Course modified date: 24 February 2025

Anatomy is the study of the structure of living things, from cells to entire organismsIt's a branch of natural science that includes the study of how organisms are organized. 
 
Anatomy of the human body
  • Human anatomy is the study of the structures of the human body. 
     
  • It includes the study of the structures that can be seen with the naked eye, such as bones and muscles. 
     
  • It also includes the study of microscopic structures, such as cells and molecules. 
     
  • Anatomy is typically studied through dissections, which may be accompanied by staining, optical, or imaging method