animal anatomy
Beast body parts
Animal anatomy is the study of the physical structure of animals—their organs, tissues, bones, and systems.
The term also refers to the structures themselves: The veterinarian explained the dog's anatomy.
Comparative anatomy examines differences across species.
The phrase sometimes appears as a polite deflection when discussing animal bodies in contexts like art or butchery.
- skullHead's bone casing
- bicepsUpper arm flexors
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- body cavityEnclosed space holding organs
- vertebraeInterlocking bones of spine
rib cage · lungs · intestines · heart · antlers · trachea · spinal cord · spinal column · ovaries · brain · viscera · gills · sinew · hind legs · opposable thumbs · esophagus · marrow · femur
- zoologymammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects
- Animal Educationnature centers, wildlife tours, safari guides, nature walks, primate research
- wildlifewhite-tailed deer, birds, mammals, elephant, reptiles
- anatomybrain, heart, bones, liver, stomach
- Animal Artwildlife illustration, bird prints, wildlife photography, woodland creatures
- animal booksfield guides, beast fables, safari guides, pet care books, wildlife guide
animal anatomyanimal behavior
Actions of living creatures
ethology · molecular biology · neuroscience · cellular biology
animal anatomymolecular biology
Study of cellular machinery
cellular biology · histology · cytology · biochemistry · genetics