In relation to the structure of the body or the arrangement of its parts; according to the science of anatomy.
From Greek 'anatomia' meaning 'dissection,' from 'ana-' (up) and 'temnein' (to cut). The suffix '-ical' makes it an adjective, and '-ly' makes it an adverb meaning 'in terms of body structure.'
The word literally means 'cutting up' from Greek because ancient physicians actually dissected bodies to learn anatomy—so when we say something is 'anatomically correct,' we're referencing a practice that was considered shocking and dangerous 2,000 years ago!
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