Anatomy Test 1 Flashcards
1
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anatomy
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the study of the structure of the body
2
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physiology
A
the study of the function of the body
3
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histology
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study of tissue
4
Q
ana
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up/apart
5
Q
tom
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cutting
6
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Y
A
act of
7
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ology
A
study of
8
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physi
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function
9
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histo
A
tissue
10
Q
positive feedback
A
change in the same direction
11
Q
homeostasis
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how our body maintains stable internal environment
12
Q
complementarity of structure and function
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what structure can do based on its form
13
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superior
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above
14
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inferior
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below
15
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anterior
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front
16
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posterior
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back
17
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medial
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towards midline
18
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lateral
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away from midline
19
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proximal
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closest to point of attachment (trunk)
20
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distal
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farthest from point of attachment (trunk)
21
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superficial
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surface of body
22
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deep
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away from surface
23
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central
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trunk
24
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peripheral
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away from trunk