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Unit 3 Quiz 2 Flashcards

1
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Morph/o

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Form
Ex. Polymorphous , having many forms

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Cyt/o- cyte

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Cell
Ex. Cytologist one who studies cells

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Nucle/o

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Nucleus
Ex. Nuclear , pertaining to a nucleus

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Kary/o

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Nucleus
Ex. Karyotype , picture of a cells chromosomes organized according to size

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Hist/o , hísti/o

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Tissue
Ex.Histocompatibility

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Fibr/o

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Fiber
Ex. Fibrosis , abnormal formation of fibrous tissue

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Reticul/o

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Network
Ex. Reticulum , a network

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Aden/o

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Gland
Ex. Adenoma , tumor (-oma) of a gland

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Papill/o

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Nipple
Ex. Papilla , projection that resembles a nipple

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Myx/o

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Mucus
Ex.my adenitis , inflammation(itis) of a mucus secreting gland

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Muc/o

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Mucus ,mucous membrane
Ex. Mucorrhea , increased flow (rhea-) of mucus

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Somat/o, -some

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Body,small body
Ex. Chromosome , small body that takes up color (dye) (chrom/o)

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Blast/o, -blast

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Immature cell , productive cell . Embryonic cell
Ex. Histioblast , a tissue forming cell

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Gen

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Origin , formation
Ex karyogenesis , formation of a nucleus

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Phag/o

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Eat , ingest
Ex. Autophagy , self destruction of cells organelles

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Phil

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Attract , absorb
Ex. Basophilic attracting basic stain

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Plas

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Formation , molding , development
Ex. Hyperplasia overdevelopment of an organ or tissue

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Trop

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Act on , affect
Ex. Chronotropic , affecting rate or timing (chron/o)

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Troph/o

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Feeding , growth , nourishment
Ex. Atrophy tissues wasting (implying no nourishment)

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ATP

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The energy clout of the cell , stores energy need for cell activities ATP stands for adenosine tri phosphate

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Carbohydrate

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The category of organic compounds that includes sugar and starches

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Cell

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The basic structural and functional unit of the living organism a microscopic unit that combines with other cells to form tissues

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Chromosome

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A threadlike body in a cell necleus that contains genetic information

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Cytology

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Study of cells

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Cytoplasm

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The fluid that fills a cell and holds the organelles

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DNA

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The genetic compound of the cell makes up the genes . DNA stand for deoxyribonucleic acid

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Enzyme

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And organicen substance that speeds the rate of metabolic reactions

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Gene

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A hereditary unit composed of DNA and combined with other gene to form the chromosomes

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Glucose

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A simple sugar that circulates in the blood the main energy source for metabolism

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30
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Histology

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Study of tissues

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Homeostasis

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A steady state a condition of internal stability and constancy

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Lipid

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A category of organic compounds that includes fats

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Membrane

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A simple very thin and pliable sheet of tissue that might over an organ . Line a cavity , or separate structures

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34
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Metabolism

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The sum of all the physical and chemical reactions that occur within an organism

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35
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Mitosis

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Cell division

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36
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Mucus

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A thick fluid secreted by cells in membranes and gland that lubricates and protects tissues the adjetive is mucous

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Nucleus

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The cells control center directs all cell activities based on the information contained in its chromosomes

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38
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Organ

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A part of the body with a specific function a component of a body system

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Organelle

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A specialized structure in the cytoplasm of a cell

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40
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Plasma membrane

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A double layer of phospholipids and proteins that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell and control entry and exit materials into and out of the cell

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41
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Protein

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A category or organic compounds that includes structural materials , enzymes , and some hormones

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42
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RNA

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An organic compound involved in the manufacture of proteins within cells RNA stand for ribonucleic acid

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Tissue

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A group of cells that acts together for a specific purpose

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44
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Amino acids

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The nitrogen containing compounds that make up proteins

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45
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Anabolism

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The type of metabolism in which body substances are made; the
building phase of metabolism

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46
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Catabolism

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A type of metabolism in which substances are broken down for energy and simple compounds

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47
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Cortex

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The outer region of an organ

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48
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Glycogen

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A complex sugar compound stored in liver and muscles ; broken down to glucose when needed for energy

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Interstitial

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Between parts such as the spaces between cells in a tissue

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50
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Medulla

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The inner region of an organ marrow

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51
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Parenchyma

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The functional tissue of an organ

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52
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Parietal

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Pertaining to a wall ; describes a membrane that lines a body cavity

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53
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Soma

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The Body

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54
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Stem cell

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An immature cell that has the capacity to develop into any of a variety of different cell types . A precursor cell

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Visceral

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Pertaining to the internal organs ; describes a membrane on the surface of an organ

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56
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Biopsy

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The removal of a sample of tissue form a living patient

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57
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In vivo

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Study or experiment done with a living organism

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58
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In vitro

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A procedure done in the laboratory apart for a living organism , generally implies use of chemical test

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In situ

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In the original place , refers to a procedure done in the body or to a tumor that has not spread from it original site

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In Toto

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In total whole or completely

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61
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Post Mortem

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After death

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62
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Anatomic position

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Beginning reference point , body upright , facing front , arms at side , palms forward , feet parallel

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Anterior

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Toward or at the front of the body

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Posterior

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Toward or at the back or the body

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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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Nearer to the point of attachment or to a given reference point

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Distal

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Father from the point of attachment or form a given reference point

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Superior

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Above in a higher position

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Inferior

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Below in a lower position

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Cranial (cephalad)

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Toward the head

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Caudal

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Toward the Lower end of the spine in humans in an inferior direction

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Superficial(external)

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Closer to the outer surface of the body

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Deep (internal)

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Closer to the center (within) of the body

75
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Frontal plane

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Coronal plane , divides body into anterior , posterior parts

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Sagittal plane

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Divides body into right , left portions , if plane cuts midline called midsagittal medial plane

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Transverse plane

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Divides body into superior inferior parts

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Abdominal cavity

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The larger ventricular cavity below the diaphragm and above the pelvic cavity

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Abdominopelvic cavity

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The larger ventral cavity between the diaphragm and pelis that include the abdominal and pelvic cavity

80
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Cranial cavity

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Dorsal cavity that contains the brain

81
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Pelvic cavity

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The ventral cavity that is below the abdominal cavity

82
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Spinal cavity

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Dorsal cavity that contains the spinal cord

83
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Thoracic cavity

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The ventral cavity above the diaphragm; the chest cavity

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Diaphragm

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The muscle that separate the thoracic from the abdominal cavity

85
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Peritoneum

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The large serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity and cover the organs with it

86
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Anatomic position

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Standing erect, facing forward, arms are at the sides with palms forward, the feet are parallel, toes pointed forward, used for descriptions/studies of body

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Decubitus position

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Lying down, specifically according to the part of the body resting on a flat surface

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Dorsal recumbent position

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On back, with longs bent and separated, feet flat; used for obstetrics and gynecology

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Lateral recumbent position

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On the side with one leg flexed; arm position may vary

90
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Prone

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Lying face down

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Supine

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Lying face up

92
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Anterior view , Cephalic

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Skull

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Anterior view Cranial

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Skull

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Anterior view ,Facial

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Face

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Anterior view , Frontal

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Forehead

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Ocular, AV

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Eye

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Oral, AV

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Mouth

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Thoracic. AV

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Chest

99
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Mammary AV

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Breast

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Axilar y. AV

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Armpit

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Extremities. AV

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Upper and lower limbs

102
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Brachial AV

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Arm

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Antebrachial AV

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Forearm

104
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Antecubital AV

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Inner elbow

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Carpal AV

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Wrist

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Manual AV

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Hand

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Palmar AV

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Palm

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Phalangeal AV

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Fingers or toes

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Navel AV

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Umbilical

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Groin AV

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Pubic

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Thigh AV

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Femoral

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Kneecap AV

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Patellar

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Leg AV

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Crural

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Ankle AV

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Tarsal

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Foot AV

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Pedal

116
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Crown(of head) PV

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Pariental

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Base of skull PV

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Occipital

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Neck PV

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Cervical

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Shoulder PV

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Acromial

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Lateral shoulder PV

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Deltoid

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Shoulder blade PV

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Scapular

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Flank PV

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Lateral abdominal

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Small of back PV

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Lumbar

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Sacrum PV

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Sacral

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Hip PV

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Iliac

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Buttock PV

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Gluteal

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Back of knee PV

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Popliteal

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Calf PV

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Sural

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Heel PV

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Calcaneal

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Sole of foot PV

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Plantar

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Cephal/o

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Head

132
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Cervic/o

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Neck

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Throac/o

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Chest , thorax

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Abdomin/o

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Abdomen

135
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Celi/o

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Abdomen

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Lapar/o

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Abdominal wall

137
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Lumb/o

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Lumbar region , lower back

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Periton , peritone/o

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Peritoneum

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Acro

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Extremity

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Brachi/o

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Arm

141
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Dactly/o

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Finger toe

142
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Ped/o

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Foot

143
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Pod/o

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Foot

144
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Circum

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Around

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Peri

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Around

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Intra

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In , within

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Epi

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On , over

148
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Extra

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Outside

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Infra(indicated a degree as well )

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Below

150
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Sub ( can indicate degrees)

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Below , under

151
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Inter

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Between

152
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Juxta

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Near , beside

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Para-

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Near , beside

154
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Retro-

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Behind , awkward

155
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Supra-

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Above

156
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-ase

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Enzyme

157
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-ose

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Sugar

158
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Hydr/o

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Water , fluid

159
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Gluc/o

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Glucose

160
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Glyc/o

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Sugar , glucose

161
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Sacchar/o

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Sugar

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Amyl/o

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Starch

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Lip/o

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Lipid , fat

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Adip/o

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Fat

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Steat/o

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Fatty

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Prote/o

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Protein

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