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Anatomy |
The study of the structure of living organisms. |
Ana= apart Tom= to cut |
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Anterior |
The abdominal or central side of the body. |
Ante= before, In front of appendi |
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Appendicular |
Pertaining to the extremities (arms and legs) |
Append= to hang |
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Axial |
Pertaining to the longitudinal axis of the body. |
Ax= axis |
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Cephalic |
Pertaining to the head. |
Cephal= head |
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Cervical |
Pertaining to the neck. |
Cervic= neck |
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Homeostasis |
Maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment. |
Homeo= same Sta= make stand or stop |
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Meninges |
Membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. |
Mening= membrane |
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Metabolism |
The sum of the chemical reactions in the body. |
Metabole= change |
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Parietal |
Pertaining to the wall of a body cavity. |
Paries= wall |
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Pericardium |
The membrane surrounding the heart. |
Peri= around Cardi= heart |
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Peritoneum |
The membranes lining the abdominal cavity and covering the abdominal organs. |
Peri= around Ton= to stretch |
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Physiology |
The study of the functioning of living organisms. |
Physio= nature Logy= study of |
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Pleura |
The membrane lining the thoracic cavity and covering the lungs. |
Pleura= rib |
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Posterior |
The dorsal or backside of the body. |
Post= after, behind |
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Visceral |
Pertaining to organs in a body cavity. |
Viscus= internal organ |
