Language of Anatomy Flashcards by Emily Farrah | Brainscape

Q

Define “Anatomy”

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Greek Root: “anatome”

Meaning: To Cut Up / Cut Open

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Superficial

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Closer to the Surface

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Deep

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Deeper Under the Skin

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Superior

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Closer to the Head

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Inferior

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Closer to the Feet

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Cephalic

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Caudal

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Anterior

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Towards the Front

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Posterior

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Towards the Back

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Ventral

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Towards the Belly

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Dorsal

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Towards the Spine

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Frontal / Coronal Plane

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Separating into Anterior and Posterior sections

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