Anatomy, Artistic (also known as Artistic Anatomy, Anatomies, Artistic): The study of the structures of organisms for applications in art: drawing, painting, sculpture, illustration, etc.

NIH MeSH · D000716Disciplines and Occupations

Anatomy, Artistic

Also known asArtistic Anatomy · Anatomies, Artistic · Artistic Anatomies

Definition

The study of the structures of organisms for applications in art: drawing, painting, sculpture, illustration, etc.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.100.091
  • K01.093.410.100

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Common questions about Anatomy, Artistic

What does Anatomy, Artistic mean in medicine?
The study of the structures of organisms for applications in art: drawing, painting, sculpture, illustration, etc. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Anatomy, Artistic known by any other names?
Yes. Anatomy, Artistic is also referred to as Artistic Anatomy, Anatomies, Artistic, Artistic Anatomies in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Anatomy, Artistic sit in the medical classification?
Anatomy, Artistic falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.100.091, K01.093.410.100). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000716) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗