1. The branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals
   "Students of veterinary medicine must have a strong foundation in general anatomy";
   - general anatomy
    
2. The structural makeup of an organism
   "The book described insect anatomy in detail"
    
3. The physical body of a human being
   "The athlete's anatomy was perfect for the sport";
   - human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, shape, bod [informal], chassis [informal], frame, form
    
4. A detailed analysis
   "he studied the anatomy of crimes"

Derived forms: anatomies

Type of: analysis, body, morphology, organic structure

Part of: homo, human, human being, individual, man, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul

Encyclopedia: Anatomy, veterinary