ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 9TH EDITION BY LINDA SWISHER 2026 COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE A+

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 9TH EDITION BY
LINDA SWISHER 2026 COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE A+

◉ physiology. Answer: branch of science that deals with functions of
living organisms and their parts


◉ anatomical position. Answer: standing straight, facing forward,
arms at sides with palms forward


◉ superior. Answer: toward the head, upper


◉ inferior. Answer: away from head, below


◉ anterior. Answer: toward the front, in front of


◉ ventral. Answer: What is another term for the anterior part of the
body?


◉ posterior. Answer: toward the back, behind

, ◉ dorsal. Answer: What is another term for the posterior part of the
body?


◉ medial. Answer: toward the midline of the body, on the inner side


◉ lateral. Answer: away from the midline of the body, on the outer
side


◉ proximal. Answer: closer to the point of attachment


◉ distal. Answer: farther from the point of attachment


◉ superficial. Answer: close to surface of body


◉ deep. Answer: toward interior of body


◉ axial. Answer: making up the main axis of the body (head, neck,
trunk)


◉ appendicular. Answer: consisting of appendages or limbs


◉ frontal. Answer: