Question: Why is it important to study surface anatomy?
About the article "Anatomy", section "Other branches of anatomy".

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Superficial or surface anatomy is important as the study of anatomical landmarks that can be readily seen from the exterior contours of the body.
It enables physicians or veterinary surgeons to gauge the position and anatomy of the associated deeper structures.
Superficial is a directional term that indicates that structures are located relatively close to the surface of the body.
Comparative anatomy relates to the comparison of anatomical structures (both gross and microscopic) in different animals.
Anthropological anatomy or physical anthropology relates to the comparison of the anatomy of different races of humans.
Artistic anatomy relates to anatomic studies for artistic reasons.
Human surface anatomy.
Surface anatomy of the thorax.
Knowledge of the surface anatomy of the thorax (chest) is particularly important because it is one of the areas most frequently subjected to physical examination, like auscultation and percussion.
Human female breasts are located on the anterior chest wall, most frequently between the second and sixth rib. 
Superficial anatomy (also called surface anatomy) is the study of the external features of the body.
It deals with anatomical features that can be studied by sight, without dissecting an organism.
It is a branch of gross anatomy, along with endoscopic and radiological anatomy.
Superficial anatomy is a descriptive science.
In particular, in the case of human superficial anatomy, these are the form and proportions of the human body and the surface landmarks which correspond to deeper structures hidden from view, both in static pose and in motion.
It is also called "visual anatomy".
In addition, the science of superficial anatomy includes the theories and systems of body proportions and related artistic canons.
Studying of superficial anatomy is the basis for depiction of human body in classic art.
Some pseudo-sciences such as physiognomy, phrenology and palmistry rely on superficial anatomy. 
Official Link Course offered:Department of anatomy offers 650 hours course during the first three terms ( 1½ years) of MBBS course.
Course description:Anatomy deals with the study of structure of body.
Human anatomy express the structures of the pursue their related disposition by dissections.
Surface anatomy & radiological anatomy with improved imaging technique (x-ray, ultrasonography, Ct scan, MRI etc.)
apply the knowledge from dissection of dead bodies to the living individuals, which has become important for clinical studies.
Embryology & genetics depicts the intra uterine development of human embryos and fetuses.
It attempts to explore factors responsible for growth and differentiation of tissue and organs and causes occasional malformations.
Histology deals with normal ultra structure of organs and later on are compared with pathological status for the differentiation between the normal and abnormal.
Clinical anatomy practice for helping clinicians for reaching correct diagnosis and apply remedial measure.
ObjectivesAt the end of the course in anatomy, the students shall be able to:Equip themselves with knowledge for understanding the structural components of the body responsible for carrying out normal functions.
Use the above knowledge to understand and appreciate the others subjects taught in the pre-clinical, para-clinical and clinical courses.
Use the knowledge of anatomy to understand the basis of common clinical conditions and carry out basic research on various fields of anatomy. 
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to human anatomy:Human anatomy – scientific study of the morphology of the adult human.
It is subdivided into gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy.
Gross anatomy (also called topographical anatomy, regional anatomy, or anthropotomy) is the study of anatomical structures that can be seen by unaided vision.
Microscopic anatomy is the study of minute anatomical structures assisted with microscopes, and includes histology (the study of the organization of tissues), and cytology (the study of cells).