'anatomical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anatomē,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'tomē' meant 'cutting.'

'anatomē' transformed into the Latin word 'anatomia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anatomical' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'cutting up,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the structure of the body.'