Root Vocabulary Flashcards
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anatomy
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the study of breaking up the body into its parts
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multitasking
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performing several tasks simultaneously
3
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physiology
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the study of how body parts function
4
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appendicular
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pertaining to the upper limbs and lower limbs
5
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pericardium
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membrane that surrounds the heart
6
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cerebrum
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largest part of the brain
7
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dorsal
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position toward the back of the body
8
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cranial
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pertaining to the part of the skull that surrounds the brain
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homeostasis
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maintenance of a stable internal environment
10
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physiology
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study of body functions
11
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metabolism
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chemical changes in the body
12
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nasal
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pertaining to the nose
13
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orbital
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pertaining to the portion of the skull that encircles an eye
14
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parietal membrane
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membranes that line the wall of a cavity
15
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pelvic cavity
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basin shaped cavity enclosed by the belvic bone
