Human Body System Flashcards

(16 cards)

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Anterior?

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Situated toward the front of the body

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Deep?

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away from the body surface; more internal

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3
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Directional terms?

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Terms used to explain where one body structure is in relation to another

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Distal?

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situated away from the point of attachment or origin or a central point;located away from the center of the body

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Dorsal?

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Being or located near ,on ,or toward the back or posterior part of the human body

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6
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identity?

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The distinguishing character or personality of an individual

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Inferior?

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Situated below and closer to the feet than another and especially of a human being

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Lateral?

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Of or relating to the side ;especially of a body part

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Medial?

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Lying or extending in the middle; especially of a body part

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Posterior?

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Situated at or toward the hind part of the body

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Proximal?

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Situated next to or near the point of attachment or origin or a central point

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Regional Terms?

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Anatomical terms that refer to specific visible landmarks on the surface of the body

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Superficial?

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Of,relating to,or located near the surface

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Superior?

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situated toward the head and further away form the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body especially of a human being

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15
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system?

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A group of body organs or structure that together perform one or more vital functions

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Ventral?

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Pertaining to the anterior or front side of the body; opposite of dorsal