Editing Anatomy (section)

== Other branches of anatomy ==
* [[Surface anatomy]] is important as the study of anatomical landmarks that can be readily seen from the exterior contours of the body.<ref name="intro HGray"/> It enables medics and [[veterinarian]]s to gauge the position and anatomy of the associated deeper structures. Superficial is a directional term that indicates that structures are located relatively close to the surface of the body.<ref>{{cite book |last=Marieb |first=Elaine |title=Human Anatomy & Physiology |year=2010 |publisher=Pearson |location=San Francisco |page=12}}</ref>
* [[Comparative anatomy]] relates to the comparison of anatomical structures (both gross and microscopic) in different animals.<ref name="intro HGray" />
* [[Artistic anatomy]] relates to anatomic studies of [[body proportions]] for artistic reasons.