Medical Terminology Pt 3 Flashcards

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The cell is

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Basic unit of all living things

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2
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All cells are basic unit of all livings things except () contain 46 chromosomes

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Gametes (ovum and sperm)

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3
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How many chromosomes do cells have

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46

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4
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Right

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The right side of the patients body

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5
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Left

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The left side of the patients body

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Superior

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Located above

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Inferior

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Located below

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8
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Cephalic

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Toward the head

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Caudal

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Towards feet or tail

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Anterior

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Located in front of

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Posterior

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Located in back of

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12
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Ventral

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The belly side of body

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13
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Dorsal

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The back of the body

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14
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Medial

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Toward the midline of the body

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Lateral

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Toward the side of the body

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Proximal

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Toward the point of attachment

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Distal

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Away from the point of attachment

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Superficial

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Toward the surface of the body (involving skin only)

19
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Deep

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Penetrating into a body cavity

20
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Supine

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Face up

21
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Prone

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Face down

22
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Base

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Bottom of an organ

23
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Apex

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Pointed tip of an organ