Historically, a proper understanding of human anatomy was pivotal for modern, scientifically sound medicine. Today, the knowledge of the internal structure of the human body is still fundamental for both, the comprehension of body functions in health and disease as well as invasive therapeutic procedures.
The division of anatomy and developmental biology aims at meeting the current challenges of joint, interdisciplinary elaboration of less invasive clinical interventions and at embedding anatomical teaching and training in a life-long, competency based, integrated educational concept.
In addition to clinically-applied projects, research focuses upon analysing the ontophyletic background of present human anatomy.
Division Anatomy and Developmental Biology