Intro to anatomy

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Morphology

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The study of the form of living organisms

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Andreas Vesalius

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Father of modern anatomy

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Echocardiogram (EKG)

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A ultra sound of the heart

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De Humani Corpis Fabrica

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7 volume book on the human anatomy written by Andreas Vesalius in 1543

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Cytology

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The study of cells

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International Congress of anatomy

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A annual meeting of anatomist to debate what to call parts of the body

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Ultrasound

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Using sound to Get a medical image

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Physiology

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study of how a organism functions through biochemical processes

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Histology

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The study of microscopic structures tissue

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Sternal angle of Louis

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Clinical landmark used to find the top of the heart through feeling the sternum

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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Imaging technique using magnetic field and radio waves to get an image

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Cervical Vertebra

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The part of the spine that holds the head up

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Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)

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An x-ray image where a computer controls the motion of an X-ray source and detectors, process the data and produces an image

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Palpate

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To feel or touch

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Angiogram

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Diagnostic test that uses X-Rays to look at the blood vessels

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Anatomic Landmarks

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A recognizable skeletal or soft tissue structures used as a reference point in measurement or in describing the location of other structures

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X-Ray

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A medical imaging technique using electromagnetic wave of high energy and very short wave length, which is able to passthrough materials opaque to light

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Gross Anatomy

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The study of anatomy at a macroscopic level

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Surface Anatomy

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The study of the external features of an organism

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Regional anatomy

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The study of anatomy in a specific region or division

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Radiological anatomy

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The study of anatomy through radioscopic films

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Cranial

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Relating to skull or cranium

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Cranium

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The skull

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Anatomic position

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Positioning of the body when it is, standing upright and facing forward with each arm hanging down at either side of the body, palms facing foward and the legs are parallel with feet flat on the floor and facing foward

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Caudal

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Towards the tail bone (inferior)

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Ventral

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Underside of an animal or plant; abdominal

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Dorsal

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The upper side of an animal or plant

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Superior

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crainial or towards the head of an animal

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Inferior

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caudal or away from the head

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Anterior

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Ventral or front

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posterior

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Dorsal or back

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Trachea

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The airway that leads from the larynx to the bronchi

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Distal

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away from the midline or trunk, or away from the point of origin of a structure such as muscle

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Appendages

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Adjunct to something larger or more important (Limbs)

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Extremities

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The farthest and most remote part section or point

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Systemic anatomy

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A group of structures that work together to perform a unique bodily function

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Neuro Anatomy

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The study of the relationship between structure and functions of the nervous system

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Zygote

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Fertilized egg

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Embryology

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The study of the formation of the embryo or fetus

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Pre natal

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Before birth

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Teratology

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The study of abnormalities of physiological development

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Ovum

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Single cell released from either of the reproduction organs, (the ovaries) or an egg cell

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developmental anatomy

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The study of structured changes of an individual from fertilization to maturity

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Comparative anatomy

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Comparative study of the body structures of different species of animals

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Pathological

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A branch of pathology and medicine that deal with the diagnosis of disease based on a microscopic examination of surgical and microscopic parts for the examination of cells

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Lateral

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The side of or away from the middle of the body

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Proximal

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near to the torso or trunk of the body

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Medial

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Toward the middle or center