Chapter 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
1
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What is Anatomy?
A
The study of internal and external body structures and their physical relationships among other body parts
2
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What is Physiology?
A
The study of how living organisms perform their vital functions
3
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What is the Principle of Complementarity of Structure and Function?
A
All specific functions are performed by specific structures, and the form of a structure relates to its function
4
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frontal
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forehead
5
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nasal
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nose
6
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ocular, orbital
A
eye
7
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otic
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ear
8
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buccal
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cheek
9
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cervical
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neck
10
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thoracic
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thorax, chest
11
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mammary
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breast
12
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abdominal
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abdomen
13
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umbilical
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navel
14
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pelvic
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pelvis
15
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manual
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hand
16
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inguinal
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groin
17
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pubic
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pubis
18
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femoral
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thigh
19
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pedal
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foot
