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Anatomy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anterior | the front or forward part of a structure or body |
| Posterior | the back or rear of a structure |
| Superior | a position above or higher than another structure |
| Flexion | a movement in anatomy where the angle between two body parts decreases |
| Extension | a movement that increases the angle between two bones or body parts at a joint |
| Sagittal | a vertical plane that divides the body into left and right sections |
| Muscular Skeleton | the body system comprised of bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. |