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surgical anatomy

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surgical anatomy
n.
The application of anatomical knowledge to surgical diagnosis and treatment.

surgical anatomy,
(in applied anatomy) the study of the structure and morphologic characteristics of the tissues and organs of the body as they relate to surgery.

surgical anatomy
The study of anatomic structures and their relationships as required to obtain optimal access to a particular surgical field. See Anatomy.


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of Pennsylvania describe a patient case, an algorithmic approach to patient evaluation, applied surgical anatomy, and the sequence of steps for procedures relating to each area of orthopedics, as well as pediatric cases, postoperative care, general rehabilitation, and complications.
Noteworthy is the fact that the doctor performing this procedure was not a plastic surgeon and I assume was likely lacking in an intimate knowledge of the surgical anatomy of the eye and the serious complications and their management if they were to occur.
 
 
 
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