L1 Anatomy Terms

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study of structures that can be seen grossly and microscopically

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Anatomy

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another term for gross

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Macroscopic anatomy

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structures that can be seen without using the microscope

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Macroscopic Anatomy

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Microscopic anatomy is also called

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Histology

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study of cells and tissues using the microscope

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Microscopic anatomy/Histology

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anatomy is derived from a greek word called

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temnein

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temnein means

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to cut

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each region of the body is studied separately and all aspects of that region at the same time

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Regional Approach

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each system of the body is studied and followed throughout the entire body

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Systemic Approach

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placement of the body structure along the long axis of the body

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Superior / Inferior

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placement above/top

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superior

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Placement down/below

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inferior

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structures that are at the most forward

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Anterior

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structures are the most back

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Posterior

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towards the midline

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medial

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away from the midline

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lateral

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towards the head

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Cephalad

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away from the head

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Caudal

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Backside

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Dorsal

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Belly side

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ventral

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near the trunk

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proximal

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farther from the trunk

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distal

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towards the body surface

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superficial

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away from the body surface

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deep

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principal part

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central

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extension from the principal part

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peripheral

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wall of the cavity

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parietal

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organs within a cavity

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visceral