How to Use anatomical in a Sentence

anatomical

adjective
  • Was the anatomical heart ice sculpture always part of the vision?
    — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The man of the hour wore lungs, kidneys, and a heart from an old anatomical chart sewn onto his black leotard.
    — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Working with so few anatomical details, she was left confused.
    — Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • There were a couple of other things in there, but most striking were anatomical models.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This is the inability to lift the front of the foot due to a nerve, muscle or anatomical issues.
    — Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
  • Due to its anatomical structure, curly hair has a hard time holding onto hydration.
    — Zoë Weiner, Glamour, 14 Nov. 2025
  • The feather story came through the train, which gave the anatomical dress its biggest gesture from behind.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
  • Yet all four bones were ultimately placed in the correct anatomical position once they were laid in the grave.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
  • Plus, the adjustable straps and anatomical cushioning help keep things comfortable.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
  • This pair is built with thoughtful details, like a narrower heel, a roomier toe box, and an anatomical insole that cradles your foot.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2026
  • That anatomical specificity is the nervous system’s tell.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • Easy to slip on and off, this lightweight shoe features anatomical cushioning designed to give you optimal comfort and support.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
  • Plus, they’re made with anatomical cushioning that helps relieve pain from plantar fasciitis while supporting your arches.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Faux wood midsoles, thick, stretchy straps, and anatomical cushioning come together in this wear-anywhere summer sandal.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
  • That small sample provided enough anatomical data to confirm a species never before recorded.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
  • That doesn't reflect the real anatomical differences between male and female bodies.
    — Camila Domonoske, NPR, 21 Nov. 2025
  • And there’s another anatomical quirk in our eyeballs that turns down our perception of blue specifically in the center of our vision.
    — Nora Bradford, Scientific American, 23 Mar. 2026
  • There is a unique anatomical panel embedded in this wrap that supports and protects your episiotomy incisions and perineal tears.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The coroner found no anatomical cause of death—no brain bleed, no congenital defects, no reason that an otherwise healthy boy had suddenly died.
    — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
  • But not all animals sneeze, because not all animals possess the anatomical machinery required for sneezing in the first place.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • The stretch laces provide the most secure fit, and inside, the sneaker has an insole with anatomical cushioning for the most comfort and support possible.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The study found that most current designs fail to reflect women’s distinct anatomical, biomechanical and life stage-specific needs.
    — Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • But the anatomical similarities end there.
    — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 21 Jan. 2026
  • The first step toward new rules, Opiela said, is restarting an advisory committee on anatomical donations.
    — Dug Begley, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
  • Now an elder statesman who by all anatomical metrics should be well past his peak, the 38-year-old is still central to everything Argentina do.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Anika Reed Naomi Osaka gave a wink to the body with her look, a sultry and sparkling red dress with anatomical features carved out in crystals.
    — Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 20 May 2026
  • Anika Reed Naomi Osaka gave a wink to the body with her look, a sultry and sparkling red dress with anatomical features carved out in crystals.
    — Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
  • There are few anatomical and nutritional differences between shrimp and prawns, too, meaning they are often used interchangeably on restaurant menus and in recipes.
    — Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Opiela said anatomical rules can be established and refined this year through the process for state regulations, which starts with posting in the Texas Register.
    — Dug Begley, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
  • All species possess vestigial features, which range in type from anatomical to physiological to behavioral.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026

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