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Anatomical Terms/ Directions

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The study of the form and structure of the animal body and its parts.   show
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The study of the functions of the body and its parts.   show
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The study of cells and tissues that require a microscope to visualize.   show
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The study of structures that can be seen without a microscope.   show
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The study of individual regions of the body.   show
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show Systemic Anatomy  
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A plane that runs the length of the body and divides it into left and right parts that are not necessarily equal.   show
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A sagittal plane that runs down the center of the body lengthwise and divides it into equal left and right halves.   show
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A plane across the body that divides it into cranial and caudal parts that are not necessarily equal.   show
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A plane at right angles to the sagittal and transverse planes; divides the body into dorsal and ventral parts that are not necessarily equal.   show
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Toward the head (cranium).   show
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Toward the tail (cauda).   show
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Toward the belly (bottom surface) of a standing animal.   show
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Toward the surface of the body or a body part; External.   show
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Toward the body; describing positions on extremities.   show
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show Carpus  
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show Tarsus  
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The back surface of the front leg distal to the carpus.   show
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The back of the hind leg distal to the tarsus.   show
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