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gross anatomy

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gross anatomy
n.
The study of the organs, parts, and structures of a body that are visible to the naked eye. Also called macroscopic anatomy.
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Noun1.gross anatomy - the study of the structure of the body and its parts without the use of a microscope
anatomy, general anatomy - the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
dental anatomy - the branch of gross anatomy concerning with the morphology of teeth


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The final chapter, which covers the head and brain, provides a description of the muscles of facial expression and the muscles that move the mandible and hyoid bones, and a brief overview of the gross anatomy of the eye, ear, and brain.
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