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Anatomy has its origins in early civilizations like Egypt and Greece, with significant contributions from Hippocrates, Aristotle, and Galen. The Renaissance brought a pivotal change through Andreas Vesalius' work, which corrected previous misconceptions. Anatomy is categorized into branches such as Gross Anatomy, Microscopic Anatomy, Developmental Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, and Comparative Anatomy.

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Anatomy has its origins in early civilizations like Egypt and Greece, with significant contributions from Hippocrates, Aristotle, and Galen. The Renaissance brought a pivotal change through Andreas Vesalius' work, which corrected previous misconceptions. Anatomy is categorized into branches such as Gross Anatomy, Microscopic Anatomy, Developmental Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, and Comparative Anatomy.

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Historical Development

The origins of anatomy date back to early civilizations, including Egypt and Greece, where
dissection was first practiced. Hippocrates and Aristotle laid early foundations, while Galen’s
writings dominated medieval anatomical knowledge. The Renaissance marked a turning point
with Andreas Vesalius’ De Humani Corporis Fabrica (1543), which corrected many misconcept

Anatomy can be divided into several specialized branches:

1.
Gross Anatomy – Study of structures visible to the naked eye, often taught through
cadMicroscopic Anatomy (Histology) – Examination of tissues and cells using microscopes.

2.
Developmental Anatomy (Embryology) – Focus on the growth and development of the human
body from conception to adulthood.

3.
Neuroanatomy – Detailed study of the nervous system, includin brain and spinal cord.

4.
Comparative Anatomy – Examines similarities and differences across spec contributing to
evolutionary biology.

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