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Anatomy The word derived from two word parts
that mean 'cutting apart'.
Physiology The study of how the body functions.
Level of organization The correct sequence is chemical,
cellular, tissue, organ.
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Smallest living unit of Considered to be at the cellular level.
structure
Anatomical position The reference position for all body
directional terms.
Proximal The term most opposite distal.
Medial The term most opposite lateral.
Superficial The relationship between the skin and
the muscles can be described as the
skin is superficial to the muscle.
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Frontal section A cut dividing the body into anterior
and posterior portions.
Transverse section A cut dividing the body into upper and
lower portions.
Sagittal section A cut dividing the body into right and
left portions.
Mediastinum Part of the ventral cavity.
Body cavities The two major cavities of the body are
dorsal and ventral.
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