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18 Cards in this Set
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Anatomy |
The study of the structure and relationships between body parts. |
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Physiology |
The science of how those parts come together to function |
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Order of creation |
Atoms > molecules > cells > tissues > organs > organ system > body |
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Homeostasis |
Maintain stable, internal conditions no matter what changes are occuring outside the body. |
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Ultimate death |
Loss of Homeostasis |
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Anatomical Position |
Body is erect, facing forward, arms at the sides and palms forward. |
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Axial |
Head, neck, body |
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Appendicular |
Arms and legs |
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Anterior |
Toward the head |
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Posterior |
Toward the butt |
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Dorsal |
Toward the back |
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Ventral |
Toward the belly. |
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Superior |
Towards the top |
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Inferior |
Towards thw bottom |
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Medial |
Structures toward the midline |
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Lateral |
Structures farther from midline |
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Proximal |
Towards the trunk |
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Distal |
Farther from trunk |
