Human superficial anatomy

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Superficial human anatomy is the part of human anatomy dealing with superficial anatomy.

[edit] Abdomen

Superficial anatomy of thoracic and abdominal viscera.
Superficial anatomy of thoracic and abdominal viscera.

By following distinct superficial landmarks, the location of deeper structures can be deduced. For instance, McBurney's point marks the location of the vermiform appendix.