Anatomic Reference Systems Flashcards

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Used to describe the locations of the structural units if the body.

Example:

We learn in childhood: our right hand is on the right, and our left hand is on the left.

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Anatomic Reference System

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The anatomic references includes:

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> Body planes
Body directions
Body cavities
Structural units

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When body parts work together to perform a related function, they are grouped together.

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Body system

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The study of the structures of the body

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Anatomy

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The study of the functions of the structures of the body

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Physiology

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Describes the body standing in the standard position.

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Anatomic position

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Anatomic positions includes:

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> Standing up straight so that the body is erect and facing forward

> Holding the arms at the sides with the hands turned so that the palms face toward to the front

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