Anatomy and Physiology

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Anatomy

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is the study of the structure of the human body

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Physiology

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is the study of the function of the body

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Homeostasis

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is the existence and maintenance of a constant internal environment. the body’s internal environment is constantly changing and responding to various stimuli

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Superior

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above

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Inferior

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Below

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Anterior

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front

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Posterior

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back

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Proximal

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closer to the midline

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Distal

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further from the midline

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Medial

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middle

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Lateral

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side

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Deep

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more internal

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Superficial

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towards the surface

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Midsagittal

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median plane, runs down the middle of the body, splitting the body into two equal left and right sides

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Transverse

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horizontal plane, splits the body into superior and inferior portions

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Frontal

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coronal plane, splits the body into anterior and posterior

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Central body region

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contain all of the structures located in the center of the body: the head, the neck, and the trunk

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Trunk

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can be further divided into three regions; the thorax, or chest, the abdomen, and the pelvis

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Upper limb

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can be broken into four regions; the arm, forearm, wrist, and hand

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Lower limb

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can be broken into four regions; the thigh, leg, ankle and foot

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Dorsal body cavity

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is created by the cranium and the vertebral column. Protect the brain and the spinal cord

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Thoracic cavity

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hold three more cavities inside of it, the pleural cavity, the mediastinum, and the pericardial cavity