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Define GROSS ANATOMY
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A structure that can be seen with the naked eye, whether by surface, radiology, or, disection.
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Define ANATOMICAL POSITION
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A reference posture that allows for standardized anatomical terminology.
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Why is the use of anatomical position important?
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It provides a precise and standard frame of reference for anatomical position...a way for us to know where the body parts are.
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LEFT/RIGHT
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sides of the body, when the body is in the anatomical position.
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SUPERIOR
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above
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INFERIOR
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below
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ANTERIOR
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toward the ventral side (the front if sliced in half from a side view)
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POSTERIOR
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toward the dorsal side (the back if sliced in half from a side view)
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MEDIAL
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toward the median plane (towards the middle of the body)
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LATERAL
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away from the median plane (away from the middle of the body)
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