Anatomy is the identification and description of the structures of living things. It is a branch of biology and medicine. People who study anatomy study the body, how it is made up, and how it works.

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“It’s funny,” said medical illustrator Vanessa Ruiz. “Doctors and scientists tend to take [medical illustration] for granted. Many don’t realize that there are people who draw the body parts we see ...

The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerves and cells that extends from the lower portion of the brain to the lower back. Spinal cord functions include carrying signals between the brain and the rest ...

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