chapter one test 1 Flashcards

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anatomy

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study of structure of living organisms

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2
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levels of organization

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chemical-cellular-tissue-organ-organ system- organism

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3
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homeostasis

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a state of boy equilibrium or stable internal environment of the body

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4
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effector

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organ, gland or muscle capable of being activated by nerve endings

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5
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supine

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when face up

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prone

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when face down

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7
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frontal plane

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separates anterior potion of the body

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coronal plane

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separates posterior portions of the body

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anterior

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front side of body

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ventral

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the belly

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posterior

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the back

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dorsal

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the back

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13
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cranial/cephalic

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the head

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14
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superior

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towards the head

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15
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caudal

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the tail

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inferior

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lower level

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lateral

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towards outside of body

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proximal

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towards the body

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distal

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away from the body

20
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antecubital

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front elbow

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patellar

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knee cap

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tarsal

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23
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manual

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back of hand

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calcaneal

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heel/foot

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acromial

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shoulders

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olecranon

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elbow

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sagital

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cuts in half down middle

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