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Introduction to Anatomy Activities

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What is the definition of Anatomy?   The structure and relationships between body parts  
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Function follows   Form  
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What is the definition of Physiology?   The science of how body parts come together to function  
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What is homeostasis?   The balance in body systems working properly  
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What do Directional Terms do?   Describe where one body part is in relation to another  
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What is Anatomical Position?   The position of the body from the front with palms facing forward  
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What does the Sagittal or Medial Plane do?   Divides the body into two sides: left and right  
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Where is the Parasagittal Plane?   Parallel to and off to one side of the Sagittal Plane  
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What does the Coronal Plane do?   Splits everything vertically front and back  
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What does the Transverse Plane do?   Divides the body into top and bottom  
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What are Appendicular Parts?   Arms and legs  
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What does the Median Plane do?   Divides the body into two parts: left and right  
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Ventral refers to   The front of the body  
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Dorsal refers to   The back of the body  
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Cranial is towards which area of the body   Top  
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Caudial is towards which area of the body   Bottom  
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Lateral refers to structures that are where relative to the midline?   Farther away from  
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Proximal is where relative to the trunk?   Towards  
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Inferior is towards the   Bottom  
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Posterior refers to what area of the body?   Back  
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Distal refers to being where relative to the trunk?   Farther from  
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