THE HUMAN BODY: AN ORIENTATION Flashcards
1
Q
the study of body structures visible to the
naked eye
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gross anatomy
2
Q
When anatomists or doctors refer to specific areas of the human body, they do so in accordance
with a universally accepted standard position called the
A
Anatomical Position
3
Q
Body surfaces provide a wealth of visible landmarks for study of the body.
A
Surface Anatomy
4
Q
relating to head, neck, and trunk, the axis of the body
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Axial
5
Q
relating to limbs and their attachments to the axis.
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Appendicular
6
Q
points at the front of the body
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Anterior Body Landmarks
7
Q
points at the back of the body
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Posterior Body Landmarks
