intro to anatomy and physiology- Unitek
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Anatomy
⼀Answer:⼀ the study, classification and description of structures and
organs
Physiology
⼀Answer:⼀ explains the processes and functions of the various
structures and how they interrelate.
Anterior/ ventral
⼀Answer:⼀ to face forward; the front of the body.
Posterior/ dorsal
⼀Answer:⼀ toward the back.
Cranial
⼀Answer:⼀ toward the head
Caudal
⼀Answer:⼀ toward the distal end of the body
Superior
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⼀Answer:⼀ toward the head or above.
Inferior
⼀Answer:⼀ lower, toward the feet or below another.
Medial
⼀Answer:⼀ toward the midline.
Lateral
⼀Answer:⼀ toward the side.
Proximal
⼀Answer:⼀ nearest the origin of the structure, nearest the trunk.
Distal
⼀Answer:⼀ farthest away from the origin of the structure, farthest
from the trunk.
Superficial
⼀Answer:⼀ Nearer the surface.
Deep
⼀Answer:⼀ Farthest away from the body surface.
Sagittal plane