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Jade Attiya
Anatomy weeks 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | - The study of the structure of an organism and the relationship of its parts. - Term is derived from Greek word parts that mean "to cut apart" |
| Physiology | - The science that deals with the functions of the living organism and its parts. - Term is a combination of (2) Greek words, physis "nature" and logos "words or study". |
| Anterior vs. Posterior | - Anterior: front or in front of - Posterior: back of in back of |
| Medial vs. Lateral | - Medial: toward the midline of the body - Lateral: toward the side of the body, or away from its midline |
| Proximal vs. Distal | - Proximal: toward or nearest the trunk of the body, or nearest the point of origin of one of its parts - Distal: away from or farthest from the trunk or the point of origin of a body part. |
| Superficial vs. Deep | - Superficial: nearer the surface - Deep: farther away from the body surface |
| Superior vs. Inferior | - Superior: toward the head, "upper" or "above" - Inferior: toward the feet, "lower" or "below" |
| Sagittal Plane | Any lengthwise plane running from front to back and top to bottom, dividing the body or any of its parts into right and left sides. |
| Coronal Plane | Any lengthwise plane running from side to side and top to bottom, dividing the body or any of its parts into anterior and posterior portions. |
| Transverse Plane | Any crosswise plane that divides the body or any of its parts into upper and lower parts. |
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