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Introduction to the Structural Units Vocab.docx [LATEST EXAM}GRADED A+

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Introduction to the Structural Units Anatomic Terminology: Directions: Define all terms using the information given in class. 1. Anatomy: Study of structure 2. Physiology: Study of function 3. An... atomical position: Standing erect, feet forward, palms forward, face and eyes forward 4. Gross anatomy: Study of large structure (dissection) 5. Microscopic anatomy: Using a microscope 6. Developmental anatomy: Study of growth and development of an organism during its lifetime 7. Comparative anatomy: Study of animal organs as compared to human organs 8. Systemic anatomy: Study of structure and function of various organs or parts Terms that refer to the location and direction of the body are described in pairs: 1. Anterior (ventral): Front 2. Posterior (dorsal): Back 3. Cranial: Skull or cranium 4. Caudal: Near the posterior part of body 5. Superior: Upper 6. Inferior: Lower 7. Medial: Middle 8. Lateral: Side of or away from the middle of the body 9. Proximal: To the center 10. Distal: Distance 11. Superficial (external): Toward or near the outside 12. Deep (internal): Toward or near the inside Body planes are imaginary dividing lines to help separate the body: 1. Sagittal: Divides the body into left and right 2. Coronal (ventral): Divides the body into dorsal and ventral 3. Transverse: Divides the body into superior and inferior parts [Show More]

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