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32 Cards in this Set
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Anatomy |
The study of the STRUCTURE and orientation of living organisms |
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Physiology |
The study of the FUNCTION of the living organisms |
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Thorax (Thoracic) |
Chest Region (between the diaphragm and neck) |
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Abdomen |
Belly |
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Trunk (Torso) |
Area between the neck & diaphragm (thorax + abdomen) |
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Dorsal Trunk |
The Back |
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Pelvis |
Hip-bone |
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Cranium |
Brain Skull |
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Upper Extremties |
Arm: shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand |
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Lower Extremities |
Thigh, calf, leg, ankle and foot |
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Anterior/Ventral |
Front |
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Posterior/Dorsal |
Back |
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Superior/Rostral |
Above |
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Inferior/Caudal |
Below |
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Peripheral/Distal |
Near the surface, farthest from the center |
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Axial Skeleton |
Head + Trunk |
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Appendicular Skeleton |
Lower + Upper Limbs |
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Neuraxis |
Brain slightly less straightforward (Constantly developing) |
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Frontal View/Section |
Front + Back |
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Sagittal/Midsagittal Section |
Left + Right |
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Superficial |
On Surface |
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Deep |
Further from the surface (underlined) |
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Prone |
On the belly |
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Supine |
On the back |
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Proximal |
Near (Arms + Legs) |
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Flexion |
Bending at joint |
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Extension |
Pulling up at joint |
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Hyperextension/Dorsiflexion |
Arching the back |
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Plantar |
Bottom of foot |
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Palmar |
Palm of hand |
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Transverse |
Horizontal |
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Coronal/Frontal |
Vetrical |
