The term "atlas" can refer to several things:
1. Geographical Atlas: A collection of maps that provide a comprehensive view of the world or a region. These maps typically include political boundaries, physical features, and other geographic information.
2. Anatomy Atlas: In the field of anatomy, an atlas is a reference book that contains detailed illustrations and descriptions of the human body's structures. It's a valuable resource for medical students, educators, and professionals.
3. Medical Atlas: Similar to an anatomy atlas, this is a collection of images and descriptions of medical conditions, surgical procedures, and anatomical structures, often used for educational purposes.
4. The Atlas: In Greek mythology, Atlas is a Titan who was forced by Zeus to hold up the sky on his shoulders after the Titanomachy, the war of the gods.
5. Computer Atlas: In the context of computer science, an "atlas" can refer to a collection of images or textures used to map onto a 3D model in computer graphics.
6. The Atlas of the Internet: An informal term for the Domain Name System (DNS), which is the system that translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses.
7. Atlassian: A company that produces collaboration software, including Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket. The name "Atlassian" is derived from the mythological Atlas, who is known for carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.
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