What is the study of incorrect, broken, or diseased anatomy called?

The study of incorrect, broken, or diseased anatomy is referred to as pathology. This branch of medical science focuses specifically on understanding the nature and causes of diseases, as well as the structural and functional changes they produce in tissues and organs. Pathology encompasses both the study of the anatomical and biochemical changes that occur in disease processes and the clinical implications of these anomalies.

For example, pathologists examine tissue samples from biopsies to identify cancer or other diseases, providing essential insights that inform diagnosis and treatment. This understanding of how diseases alter normal anatomy is critical for both diagnosis and developing therapeutic interventions.

While histology pertains to the microscopic structure of tissues, and pathophysiology explores the functional changes in the body due to disease, neither specifically addresses the study of anatomy in the context of disease as directly as pathology does. Anatomy itself is the study of normal structure rather than the implications of disease or injury.