Week 1: Additional Anatomy Terms Flashcards
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parietal
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pertaining to the body wall
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visceral
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pertaining to the organs of the body
3
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peripheral
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along the outside of a spherical organ or a point to the side
4
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superficial
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toward the surface; at or near the surface
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pectoral
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pertaining to the chest
6
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caudal
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pertaining to the tail; toward the tail
7
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mediastinum
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the space in the middle of the chest between the pleura (contains the heart, pericardial cavity, great vessels, trachea, esophagus, and thymus gland)
