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NUC0520 MED100c Terminology > Chapter 2: Whole Body Terms: Exercises > Flashcards

Chapter 2: Whole Body Terms: Exercises Flashcards

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Material of the cell located outside the nucleus and yet enclosed by the cell membrane

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cytoplasm

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Regions of DNA within each chromosome

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genes

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Small sausage-shaped structures that are the principal source of energy for the cell

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mitochondria

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Network of canals within the cytoplasm; the site of protein synthesis

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endoplasmic reticulum

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Structure that surrounds and protects the cell

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cell membrane

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Control centre of the cell, containing chromosomes

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nucleus

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Chemical found within each chromosome

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DNA

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Rod-shaped structures in the nucleus that contain regions called genes

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chromosomes

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A picture of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell is a/an ________

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karyotype

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10
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The number of chromosomes in a normal male’s muscle cell is ______

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46

23 pairs

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11
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The number of chromosomes in a female’s egg cell is _______

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23

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The process of building up proteins in a cell is ________

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anabolism

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13
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Complex nutrients are broken down to similar substances and energy is released ________

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catabolism

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14
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The total of the chemical processes in a cell is ______

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metabolism

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15
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A scientist who studies tissues is a/an ______

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histologist

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16
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The medical term for internal organs is _______

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viscera

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17
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Voice box

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larynx

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Membrane surrounding the lungs

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pleura

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Throat

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pharynx

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20
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Tube from the kidney to the urinary bladder

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ureter

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21
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Collection of fat cells

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adipose tissue

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22
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Endocine organ located at the base of the brain

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pituitary gland

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Windpipe

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trachea

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24
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Flexible connective tissue attached to bones at joints

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cartilage

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Skin cells that cover the outside of the body and line internal organs

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epithelial cells

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26
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Endocrine gland surrounding the windpipe in the neck

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thyroid gland

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27
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Womb

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uterus

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28
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Tube leading from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body

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urethra

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29
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Cavity surrounded by the skull

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cranial

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30
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Cavity in the chest surrounded by the ribs

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thoracic

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31
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Cavity below the chest containing the stomach, liver and gallbladder

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abdominal

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32
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Cavity surrounded by the hip bones

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pelvic

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33
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Cavity surrounded by the bones of the back

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spinal

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hypogastric region

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Area below the umbilicus

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mediastinum

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Space between the lungs

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spinal cord

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Nervous tissue within the spinal cavity

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diaphragm

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Muscle separating the abdominal and thoracic cavitites

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intervertebral disk

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Pad of cartilage between two adjoining vertebrae

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pleural cavity

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Space surrounding each lung

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spinal column

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Bony tissue surrounding the spinal cavity

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inguinal regions

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Areas near the groin

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peritoneum

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Membrane surrounding the abdominal organs

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umbilical region

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Area of the navel

44
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epigastric region

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Area above the stomach

45
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Region of the neck

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cervical

46
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Region of the chest

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thoracic

47
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Region of the waist

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lumbar

48
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Region of the sacrum

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sacral

49
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Region of the tailbone

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coccygeal

50
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What is the opposite of deep?

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superficial

51
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What is the opposite of proximal?

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distal

52
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What is the opposite of supine?

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prone

53
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What is the opposite of medial?

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lateral

54
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What is the opposite of dorsal?

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ventral; anterior

55
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What is the opposite of superior?

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inferior; caudal

56
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The kidney lies to the side of or ______ of the spinal cord.

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lateral

57
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The _____ end of the thigh bone (femur) joines with the kneecap (patella).

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distal

58
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The _____ plane divides the body into an anterior and a posterior portion.

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frontal; coronal

59
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Each backbone is a/an _______.

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vertebra

60
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Several backbones are ________.

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vertebrae

61
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The diaphragm lies _______ to the organs in the thoracic cavity.

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inferior; caudal

62
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The ______ plane divides the body into right and left halves.

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midsagittal

63
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The ______ end of the upper arm bone (humerus) is at the shoulder.

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proximal

64
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The _______ plane divides the body into upper and lower portions.

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transverse

65
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The pharynx is located ______ to the esophagus.

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superior; cephalic

66
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Divide the term into it’s component parts and give the meaning of the full term.

craniotomy

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crani/o/tomy

Incision of the skull

67
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Divide the term into it’s component parts and give the meaning of the full term.

cervical

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cervic/al

Pertaining to the neck

68
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Divide the term into it’s component parts and give the meaning of the full term.

chondroma

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chondr/oma

Tumor (benign) of cartilage

69
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Divide the term into it’s component parts and give the meaning of the full term.

chondrosarcoma

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chondr/o/sarc/oma

Flesh tumor (malignant) of cartilage

70
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Divide the term into it’s component parts and give the meaning of the full term.

nucleic

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nucle/ic

Pertaining to the nucleus

71
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Divide the term into it’s component parts and give the meaning of the full term.

epinephrine

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epi/nephr/ine

Substance (hormone) secreted by the adrenal glands

72
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Divide the term into it’s component parts and give the meaning of the full term.

intravenous

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intra/ven/ous

Pertaining to within a vein

73
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Space below the chest containing the liver, stomach, gallbladder, and intestines

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abdomen or abdominal cavity

74
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Flexible connective tissue attached to bones at joints

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cartilage

75
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Rod-shaped structures in the cell nucleus containing regions of DNA

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chromosomes

76
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Muscle separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities

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diaphragm

77
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Vertical plane dividing the body into right and left sides

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sagittal

78
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Pertaining to the neck

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cervical

79
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Tumor (benign) of cartilage

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chondroma

80
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Control centre of the cell; directs the activities of the cell

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nucleus

81
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Pertaining to the windpipe

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tracheal

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Pertaining to internal organs

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visceral

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Tumor of flesh tissue (malignant)

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sarcoma

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Pertaining to the chest

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thoracic

85
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Picture of the chromosomes in the cell nucleus

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karyotype

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Sausage-shaped cellular structures in which catabolism takes place

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mitochondria

87
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Space between the lungs

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mediastinum

88
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Endocrine gland at the base of the brain

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pituitary gland

89
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Pertaining to skin (surface) cells

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epithelial

90
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Pertaining to far from the beginning of a structure

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distal

91
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On the surface of the body

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superficial

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