Language of Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Define “Anatomy”
A
Greek Root: “anatome”
Meaning: To Cut Up / Cut Open
2
Q
Superficial
A
Closer to the Surface
3
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Deep
A
Deeper Under the Skin
4
Q
Superior
A
Closer to the Head
5
Q
Inferior
A
Closer to the Feet
6
Q
Cephalic
A
Caudal
7
Q
Anterior
A
Towards the Front
8
Q
Posterior
A
Towards the Back
9
Q
Ventral
A
Towards the Belly
10
Q
Dorsal
A
Towards the Spine
11
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Frontal / Coronal Plane
A
Separating into Anterior and Posterior sections