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Anatomy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | the study of the body's structure |
| Physiology | the study of the body's function |
| Anatomical Position | body erect, feet slightly apart, palms facing forward, and thumbs pointing away from the body |
| Anterior/Ventral | toward the front of the body |
| The sternum is _____ to the spine | anterior |
| Posterior/Dorsal | toward the back of the body |
| The spine is _____ to the sternum | posterior |
| Medial | closer to the midline |
| The heart is _____ to the lungs | medial |
| Lateral | farther away from the midline |
| The lungs are _____ to the heart | lateral |