The Basics

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is a postmortem (after death)
examination of the body and dissection of its internal
organs to confirm or determine the cause of death

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Autopsy or necropsy

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is the development of a cell
from an unspecialized to a specialized state.
Such precursor cells, which can divide and
give rise to cells that undergo differentiation,
are known as stem cells.

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Differentiation

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formation of a new

organism from parent organisms

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Reproduction

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increase in body size and
existing cells, number of cells and amount
of non-cellular material and size

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Growth

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the changes the body goes
through in life, differentiation (general to
specific) and growth and repair.

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Development

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actions and motions of the

organs

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Movement

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ability to adjust

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Responsiveness

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• breakdown of complex chemical

substances into simpler components.

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Catabolism

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are shown with arteries and veins neatly arranged

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mesenteries

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smaller and extends from the superior edge of the stomach to the liver

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lesser omentum

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Looks like fatty apron lying over abdominal viscera

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Greater omentum

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Between the parietal peritoneum and the posterior abdominal wall

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retroperitoneal

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the serous membrane not

in direct contact with the heart

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Parietal Pericardium

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the serous membrane in

direct contact with the heart

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Visceral Pericardium

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Double-layered membrane containing fluid

between the two layers.

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Serous Membrane

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Breakdown smaller to complex

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Anabolism

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is the sum of all chemical

processes that occur in the body

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Metabolism

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maintain distinct internal
compartments and keep them protected from
internal and external forces/factors

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Organization

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• Structural changes

(gross to microscopic) associated with disease

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Pathological anatomy

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Internal body structures
that can be visualized with techniques such as
x-rays, MRI, CT scans, and other technologies
for clinical analysis and medical intervention.

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Imaging anatomy

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Surface markings of the
body to understand internal anatomy through
visualization and palpation (gentle touch).

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Surface anatomy

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Cellular structure and functions

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Cell biology

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The complete
development of an individual from fertilization
to death.

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Developmental biology

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The first eight weeks of

development after fertilization of a human egg.

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Embryology

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Studies of tissues

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Histology

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group of structures that work together to perform a unique body function

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Systemic Anatomy

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interrelationships of all | the structures in a specific body region

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Regional Anatomy

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study of the smaller | structures of the body

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Microscopic Anatomy

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– study of larger structures of the body, visible without the aid of magnification.

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Gross Anatomy

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The space between the pleural cavities that contains the heart, esophagus, trachea, thymus, and major vessels.

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Mediastinum

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Lining Membranes of Abdominal Cavity and Pelvic Cavity

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Peritonium

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Lining Membranes of Pleural Cavity (lungs) and Pericardial Cavity (Heart)

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Pleurae and Pericardium

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Lining | Membranes in Cranial and vertebral cavity

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Meninges

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Abdominopelvic cavity

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Abdominal | Cavity and Pelvic Cavity

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Thoracic Cavity

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Pleural Cavity and Pericardial | Cavity

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Dorsal cavity

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Cranial Cavity and Vertebral Cavity

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There are three general cavities which can be further subdivided by the associated organs and lining membranes.

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Dorsal, Thoracic and Abdominopelvic cavity

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Most of the body’s organs is located in a pocket | like spaces of various sizes called cavities.

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Anatomical Cavities

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the anterior surface facing down

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Prone

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the anterior surface facing up

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Supine

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Can also be used to describe body position

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Anatomical Position

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separates the front from the back

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Frontal/ Coronal

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separates | the top from the bottom.

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Transverse/ Horizontal / Cross section

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the plane is exactly in the | middle of the whole body

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Midsagittal

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separates the right from the left

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Sagittal Plane

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The body is cut along anatomical planes in order for structures to be located from different angles.

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Anatomical planes

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The study of body structures. Includes body structure sizes from red cells to the heart.

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Anatomy

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Described the location of a particular structure in the body, to another structure and within the structure.

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Anatomical Terms of Direction

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Farther from the top of the head

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Inferior

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Towards the midline of the body

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Medial

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Away from the midline of the body

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Lateral

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Affecting two sides

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Bilateral

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Front or belly side

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Anterior/ Ventral

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Back side

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Posterior/ Dorsal

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Closer to the top of the head

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Superior

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Closer to the connection of the | body

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Proximal

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Farther from the connection of the | body.

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Distal

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Closer to the surface (for layered | structures)

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Superficial

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Farther from the surface for layered | structures

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Deep

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On the body’s right side

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Right

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On the body’s left side

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Left

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Other than location, the region can also | describe a specific structure.

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Anatomical Regions

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Belly

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Abdominal

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Arms and legs

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Appendicular

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head neck and trunk

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Axial

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two major regions of anatomical region

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Axial Region Appendicular Region

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Armpit

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Axillary

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Arm

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Brachial

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cheeck

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buccal

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wrist

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carpal

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head

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cephalic or cranial

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neck

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cervical

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hip

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coxal

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elbow

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cubital

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face

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facial

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thigh

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femoral

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forehead

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frontal

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groin

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inguinal

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nose

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nasal

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mouth

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oral

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eyes

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orbital

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palms of the hand

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palmar

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knee

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patellar

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lower end of the trunk

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pelvic

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soles of the feet

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plantar

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temple

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temporal

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ear

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otic

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chin

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mental

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Flat bone in the central part of chest

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sternal

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chest

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thoracic

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belly button

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umbilical

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genital

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pubic

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end of the shoulder blade

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acromial

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triangular shoulder muscle

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deltoid

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anterior of the elbow

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antecubital

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other term of cubital

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olecranal

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forearm

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antebracial

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fingers

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digitals

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posterior of knee

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popliteal

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anterior of leg

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crural

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posterior of leg

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sural

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side of leg

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Fibular

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ankle

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tarsal

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heel bone

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calcaneal

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lower part of the skull

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occipital

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Shoulder blade

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scapular

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Spinal coloumn

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vertebral

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lower back

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lumbar

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buttocks

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gluteal

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bottom of the spine

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Sacral

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is the sum of all chemical | processes that occur in the body

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actions and motions of the | organs