Anatomy terminology set 1 positions Flashcards
1
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af/
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toward, near
2
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afferent
A
to carry toward
3
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anatomy
A
the science of the structure of the body
4
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anterior
A
before, in front of
5
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biology
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the study of living things
6
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caudal, caudad
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toward the foot
7
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central
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within or near the center
8
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cephalad
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toward the head
9
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coronal
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divides the body into anterior and posterior sections
10
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cytology
A
the study of cells
11
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distal
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farther away from the center
12
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dorsal
A
on the back side
13
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ef/
A
out of, outside
14
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efferent
A
to carry away from
14
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external
A
outside or closer to the skin or surface of an organ
