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Test #1 - Class 1: Introduction to A&P, Directional and Regional terms Flashcards

1
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Definition: Anatomy

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The study of the structure of the human body.

Anatomy or structure often defines physiology.

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Definition: Physiology

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The study of the functioning of the human body.

Anatomy or structure often defines physiology.

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How many Levels of Organization?

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6

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Chemical Level

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Takes various atoms and combines them together to make molecules.

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Cellular Level

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The combination of various molecules.

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Tissue Level

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Combining similar cells together to perform a function for the body.

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Organ Level

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Combination of two or more types of tissue together to perform a function for the body.

e.g. gall bladder, kidneys, heart

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System Level

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Combination of organs together to perform a function for the body.

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Organism Level

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The highest level of organization. The combination of all 11 organ systems working together to promote life.

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What are the 6 Levels of Organization?

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  1. Chemical; 2. Cellular; 3. Tissue; 4. Organ; 5. System; and 6. Organism
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How many Necessary Life Functions?

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8

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What are the 8 Necessary Life Functions?

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ESSAY QUESTION: BE ABLE TO LIST AND EXPLAIN THE 8 FUNCTIONS…

  1. Maintaining Boundaries; 2. Movement; 3. Responsiveness; 4. Digestion; 5. Metabolism; 6. Excretion; 7. Reproduction; and 8. Growth
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Life Function: Maintaining Boundaries

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We need to maintain a separation between the internal and external environment (skin).

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Life Function: Movement

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Skeletal muscles create movement (locomotion).

e.g. blood, O2, CO2, urine, feces, sweat

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Life Function: Responsiveness

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The body needs to be able to respond to a stimulus (nervous + endocrine).

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Life Function: Digestion

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Taking the food we eat and breaking it down into a form that can be used by the body.

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Life Function: Metabolism

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The sum of all cellular activity.

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Life Function: Excretion

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The elimination of waste.

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Life Function: Reproduction

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Survival of the species. Cells divide to produce daughter cells.

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Life Function: Growth

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By using the food we eat, we need our cells to grow. Growth must outpace destruction to maintain life.

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Definition: Homeostasis

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The body’s ability to maintain a stable internal balance within certain physiological limits.

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Definition: Anatomical Position

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Body standing erect, limbs extended, palms of the hands forward.

A universally agreed upon position of the human body which allows directional terms to be clear and consistent.

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Directional Term: Prone

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Face down

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Directional Term: Supine

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Face up

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Directional Term: Superior (cranial, caphalad or rostral)

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Closer to the head or higher (head & torso only)

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Directional Term: Inferior (caudal)

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Closer to the feet or lower (head & torso only)

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Directional Term: Ventral (anterior)

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More in front.

Anterior is preferred to ventral.

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Directional Term: Dorsal (posterior)

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More in back.

Posterior is preferred to dorsal.

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Directional Term: Medial

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More toward median plane (midline, center).

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Directional Term: Lateral

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Further away form median plane (midline, center).

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Directional Term: Intermediate

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Between 2 structures.

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Directional Term: Proximal

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Closer to where it attaches to body (extremities or limbs only)

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Directional Term: Distal

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Further away form where it attaches to body (extremities or limbs only)

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Directional Term: Superficial (external)

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Closer to the surface of the body.

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Directional Term: Deep (internal)

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Further away form the surface of the body.

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36
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Directional Term: Ipsilateral

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Same side (as reference point)

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Directional Term: Contralateral

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Opposite side (of reference point)

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Regional Term: Head

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Cephalic

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39
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Regional Term: Neck

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Cervical

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40
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Regional Term: Shoulder

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Acromial

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Regional Term: Armpit

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Axillary

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42
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Regional Term: Arm

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Brachial

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43
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Regional Term: Elbow

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Olecranal (posterior: cubital; anterior antecubital)

44
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Regional Term: Wrist

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Carpal

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Regional Term: Palm

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Palmar

46
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Regional Term: Thumb

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Pollex

47
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Regional Term: Fingers

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Digital/Phalanges

48
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Regional Term: Chest

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Thoracic

49
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Regional Term: Stomach

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Abdominal

50
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Regional Term: Between navel and genitals

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Pelvic

51
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Regional Term: Groin

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Inguinal

52
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Regional Term: Low back

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Lumbar

53
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Regional Term: Buttocks

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Gluteal

54
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Regional Term: Thigh

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Femoral

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Regional Term: Knee (anterior)

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Patellar

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Regional Term: Knee (posterior)

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Popliteal

57
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Regional Term: Calf

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Sural

58
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Regional Term: Ankle

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Tarsal

59
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Regional Term: Heel

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Calcaneal

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Regional Term: Foot (bottom surface)

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Plantar

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Regional Term: Foot (Top surface)

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Dorsal

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Regional Term: Toes

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Digital/Phalanges

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Regional Term: Big Toe

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Hallux

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Regional Term: Arm, Forearm, Hand

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Upper extremity (limb)

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Regional Term: Thigh, Leg, Foot

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Lower extremity (limb)

66
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Plane: Sagittal (Median)

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Divides left and right.

67
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Plane: Frontal (Coronal)

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Divides front and back.

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Plane: Transverse (cross section)

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Divides top and bottom.

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Body Cavity: Dorsal

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Back: Consists of cranial cavity and spinal cavity.

70
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Body Cavity: Ventral

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Front: Consists of thoracic cavity, abdominal cavity and pelvic cavity.

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Body Cavity: Thoracic

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Contains the Heart and Lungs

72
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Body Cavity: Abdominal

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Contains the Stomach, Intestines, Liver, Spleen, Pancreas, Kidneys and Gallbladder

73
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Body Cavity: Pelvic

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Contains the Urinary Bladder, part of the Large Intestine and internal Reproductive Organs

74
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What are the four (4) most common elements in the human body?

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  1. Carbon; 2. Oxygen; 3. Hydrogen; and 4. Nitrogen

e. g. H2O, CO2

75
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What is the smallest living part?

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The cell.

76
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How many types of tissue are there?

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4

77
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What are the 4 types of tissue?

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  1. Epithelial; 2. Connective; 3. Nervous; and 4. Muscle
78
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How many organ systems are there?

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11

79
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What are the 11 organ systems?

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KNOW 1 OR 2…

  1. Integumentary (skin); 2. Skeletal (bones, joints, cartilage); 3. Muscular; 4. Nervous (brain, spinal cord, nerves); 5. Endocrine (hormones); 6. Cardiovascular (heart, blood, veins); 7. Lymphatic (lymph nodes); 8. Respiratory (lungs, nasal); 9. Digestive (oral, stomach, intestines); 10. Urinary (waste); and 11. Reproductive
80
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Region: Face

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Facial

81
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Region: Jaw

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Mandibular

82
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Region: Upper Chest

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Pectoral

83
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Region: Shin

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Crural

84
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Region: Between lower back and buttock

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Sacral

85
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Region: Below shoulder; between spine and arm

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Scapular

86
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Region: Back of head (Crown)

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Cranial

87
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Region: Between neck and clavicle

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Supraclavicular

88
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Region: Back of hand

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Dorsal (dorsum)

89
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Region: Forearm

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Antebriachial

90
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Region: Hip

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Coxal

91
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Region: Side of leg

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Fibular

92
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Region: Foot

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Pedal

93
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Region: Hand

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Manus

94
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Region: Navel/Bellybutton

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Umbillical

95
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Region: Breastbone

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Sternal

96
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Region: Chin

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Mental

97
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Region: Forehead

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Frontal

98
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Region: Eye

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Orbital

99
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Region: Nose

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Nasal

100
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Region: Cheek

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Buccal

101
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Region: Mouth

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Oral

102
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Region: Genital

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Pubic

103
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Region: Spine

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Vertebral

104
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Region: Back of head (Base)

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Occipital

105
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Region: Upper arm (between shoulder and bicep)

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Deltoid

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