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Med Terms Ch 1-2, MA book Ch. 4 (79-81), 21 (499)

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Definition
anatomic position   describes body standing in standard position, including standing straight up, facing forward with palms facing forward  
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anatomy   study of the structures of the body  
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physiology   study of the functions of the structures of the body  
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4 body planes   1. sagittal plane 2. midsagittal plane 3. frontal plane 4. transverse plane  
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sagittal body plane   divides body into unequal left and right halves  
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midsagittal body plane   divides body into equal left and right halves  
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frontal body plane   divides body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions  
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anterior   front, situated in front  
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posterior   back, situated in back  
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transverse body plane   divides body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions.  
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superior   upper, above  
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inferior   lower, below  
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ventral   front or belly side  
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dorsal   back  
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cephalic   towards the head  
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caudal   toward the feet or lower part of the body  
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proximal   situated nearest the mid-line or beginning of a body structure (elbow is proximal to the wrist)  
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distal   situated farthest from the mid-line or end of a body structure (wrist is distal to the elbow)  
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medial   toward or near the mid-line  
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lateral   toward or near the side of the body  
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pathophysiology   the study of disease and disorders  
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homeostasis   human body's constant state of balance. If not maintained, diseases and disorders occur.  
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superficial   near the surface  
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deep   near the center  
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