anatomical
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˌænəˈtɑməkəɫ// UK //ˌænɐtˈɒmɪkəl// anatom·i·cal
adj. relating to the physical structure of the body of a person, animal, or plant.
adj. relating to the bodily structure of organisms and the relationship between their internal parts.
The doctor studied the anatomical structure of the heart.
The museum display features several anatomical models that show how muscles and bones work together during movement.
Advanced imaging technology allows surgeons to identify subtle anatomical variations that might complicate a procedure before they even enter the operating room.
From anatomic + -al, after -ical. By surface analysis, anatomy + -ical.
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective preceding a noun; rarely used predicatively.