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    • Integrative Medicine
    • Medical Anthropology
    • Psychosomatic Medicine

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    • The human body is viewed not only as a biological entity but also as a lived reality, symbolic representation, and theoretical construct.
    • Medical practice is influenced by diverse perceptions of the body, encompassing its subjective and social dimensions.
    • This article is the third in a series examining the human body from medical, phenomenological, and socio-anthropological viewpoints.

    Purpose:

    • To elucidate the psychosomatic and socio-anthropological facets of the human body.
    • To demonstrate how these dimensions contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the body in medicine.
    • To integrate non-medical perspectives into the discourse on human embodiment and health.

    Summary:

    • This final article in the series delves into the psychosomatic and socio-anthropological aspects of the human body.
    • It highlights how psychological states and socio-cultural factors shape the experience and understanding of the body.
    • The study emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and society in medical contexts.

    Impact:

    • Enhances medical understanding by incorporating subjective and social dimensions of the body.
    • Promotes a more holistic and patient-centered approach in healthcare.
    • Provides a framework for interdisciplinary research bridging medicine, psychology, and anthropology.