Vol. 128 No. 1 (2024)
Original Article

A linguistic clarification for four key anatomical terms

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  • Francesco Maria Galassi,
  • Elena Varotto,
  • Marco Artico,
  • Flavio Forte
Francesco Maria Galassi
Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Łódź
Elena Varotto
Archaeology, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA
Marco Artico
Department of Sense Organs, Sapienza University of Rome
Flavio Forte
Science Department, School of Pharmacy, Roma TRE University, Rome Italy & Urology Department, MG Vannini Hospital, Rome
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/ijae-15299

Published 2024-09-03

Keywords

  • anatomy,
  • education,
  • history,
  • teaching,
  • review

How to Cite

Galassi, F. M., Varotto, E., Artico, M., & Forte, F. (2024). A linguistic clarification for four key anatomical terms. Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology, 128(1), 71–74. https://doi.org/10.36253/ijae-15299

Copyright (c) 2024 Francesco Maria Galassi, Elena Varotto, Marco Artico, Flavio Forte

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Abstract

This brief note aims to offer some historical and methodological clarification on four key anatomical words (anatomy, dissection, autopsy and prosection) which are often used incorrectly by students and members of the public when referring to human anatomy. The origin, meaning and – for the most important ones – correct pronunciation of the words is given as well as recommendations on how to use them correctly.

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