Chapter 1 - The Sciences Of Anatomy And Physiology Flashcards
1
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Coronal Plane
A
Vertical plane, divides front from back
2
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Plane
A
Imaginary flat surface passing through the body
3
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Section
A
Implies actual cut through the body
4
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Anterior
A
Front of the body
5
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Posterior
A
Back of the body
6
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Dorsal
A
Back of the body
7
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Ventral
A
Belly side
8
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Superior
A
Closer to the head
9
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Inferior
A
Closer to the feet
10
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Cranial
A
The head end
11
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Caudal
A
Tail end
12
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Rostral
A
Towards the nose
13
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Medial
A
Toward the midline
14
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Lateral
A
Away from the midline
15
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Deep
A
On the inside
16
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Superficial
A
On the outside
17
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Proximal
A
Near the attachment point
18
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Distal
A
Away from the attachment point
19
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Frontal
A
Forehead
20
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Orbital
A
Eye
21
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Buccal
A
Cheek
22
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Nadal
A
Nose
23
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Oral
A
Mouth
24
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Mental
A
Chin
25
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Axiallary
A
Armpit
26
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Mammary
A
Breast
27
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Pectoral
A
Chest
