Anatomic Terms Flashcards
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Anatomy
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The study of the structure of organisms and the relations between parts
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Physiology
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Science dealing with the function of living organisms
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Anterior
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towards the front
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Posterior
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towards the back
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Ventral
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belly or anterior surface
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Dorsal
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back or posterior surface
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Superior
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“toward the head” - or high
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Inferior
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“away from the head” – or low
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Lateral
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refers to structures away from the midline
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Medial
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refers to structures closer to the midline
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Proximal
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Used for limbs- closer to a common point of attachment
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Distal
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Used for limbs- farther from a common point of attachment
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Superficial (external)
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located close to or on the body surface
14
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Deep (internal):
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further beneath the body surface
15
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Ipsilateral
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anatomical reference meaning on the same side of the midline
