UCSF Department of Anatomy

The UCSF Department of Anatomy is a dedicated academic unit that studies the structure and organization of the human body. It provides education to medical and health science students, conducts research to understand how body parts develop and function, and advances knowledge about anatomy's role in health and disease. Located at the University of California, San Francisco, the department combines teaching, research, and clinical insights to improve understanding of human biology, ultimately supporting medical practice and health sciences.