U1 Flashcards
(159 cards)
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Anatomy (n.)
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Scientific study of the structure of the body and relations of its parts (adj. = anatomical)
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Adult (n./adj.)
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A fully developed person
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Ascertain (v.)
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To find out for certain / to make sure
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Assume (v.)
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To accept or believe that something is true without proof
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Cadaver (n.)
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A dead body
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Compare (v.)
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To examine or judge two or more things in order to show how they are similar or different from each other
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Comprise (v.)
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To consist of particular parts, groups etc.
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Contour (n.)
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An outline of a curving or irregular figure
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Cytology (n.)
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The branch of pathology dealing with the structure, function, and life history of cells
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Diagnosis (n.)
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The act of identifying a disease
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Dissection (n.)
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The act or the process of exposing or seperating structures as by surgery
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Dramatically (adv.)
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Effectively/ deeply
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Embryology (n.)
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A branch of biology dealing with embryos and their development
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Existence (n.)
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The state of existing (v.= exist)
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Fertilized (adj.)
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Made able to reproduce
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Gap (n.)
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A space between two objects or two parts of an object
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Gauge/gage (v.)
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To measure precisely
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Histology (n.)
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A branch of anatomy that deals with the minute structure of human, animal and plant tissues
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Histopathology (n.)
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A branch of pathology concerned with the tissue changes in case of disease
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Identify (v.)
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To ascertain the origin
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Inspection (n.)
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Visual observation of the body
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Investigation (n.)
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Trying to find out all the facts about something
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Intrauterine (adj.)
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Within the uterus
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Illustrate (v.)
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To make clear by using examples, pictures, or diagrams
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Independent (adj.)
Not owned or controlled
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Minute (adj.)
Exceptionally small
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Morphology (n.)
A branch of science that deals with the form and structure of an organism
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Motion (n.)
The act of changing position
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Naked eye (idiom)
The use of the eye without the help of a microscope or telescope
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Organ (n.)
A structure ( as a heart or kidney) consisting of cells and tissue and performing some specific function in an organism
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Organism (n.)
A living being
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Ovum (n.)
A female gamete / a mature human oocyte
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Owing to (prep.)
Because of
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Pose (n.)
To assume a position
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Preserve (v.)
To keep free from decay
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Radiology (n.)
A branch of medicine concerned with the use of radiant energy in the treatment of disease
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Refer (n.)
To direct to a source for help (n.= reference)
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Standpoint (n.)
An attitude towards a particular issue / an opinion
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Static (adj.)
Having no motion
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Structure (n.)
The arrangement of parts in a substance or body
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Surgeon (n.)
A medical specialist who perform surgery
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Topography (n.)
The description of an anatomical region or of a special part
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Viz (adv.)
Such as / used before naming things that you have just referred to in a general way
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Articulation (n.)
A joint between bones or cartilage in a vertebrate skeleton
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Attach (v.)
Fasten or join something to something
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Adjacent (adj.)
Close or near to something else
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Convenience. (N.)
Fitness/ suitableness
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Cortex (n.)
The outer layer of an organ
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Correlation (n.)
A shared relationship in which one thing affect or depend on another
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Cranium (n.)
The large round upper part enclosing the brain
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Cartilage (n.)
Fibrous connective tissue forming most of the temporary skeleton of an embryo
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Consideration (n.)
Careful thought
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Constitute (v.)
To make up or form part of a whole
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Framework (n.)
The structure about which something is built
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Fiber (n.)
An elongated thread like structure, e.g. Nerve fiber.
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Gland (n.)
A cell, or a group of cells, that remove material from the blood, alter them, and secrete them for further use in the body
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Integration (n.)
The combining of subject previously kept apart
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Intervention (n.)
The act of interfering to improve or control a situation
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Merely (adv.)
Only / just
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Organism (n.)
A living being
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Peripheral (adj.)
Related to or situated on the outer limits of an object
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Skeleton (n.)
The bony framework supporting the soft tissues and protecting the internal organs of a vertebrate
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Suture (n.)
A fibrous joint between bones
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Superficial (adj.)
Of or relating to the surface
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Supplement (n./v.)
To make additions to something to improve or complete
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Spinal cord (n.)
The part of the central nervous system that is lodged in vertebral canal
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Thorax (n.)
The part of the body situated between the neck and the abdomen and supported by the ribs, costal cartilage, sternum and 12 thoracic vertebrae (adj.= thoracic)
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Vascular (adj.)
Relating to blood vessels
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Viscus (n.)
An internal organ of the body (heart, liver, etc., pl.= viscera)
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Osseous (adj.)
Of or relating to bone / bony
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Tendon (n.)
A fibrous cord of connective tissue by which a muscle is attached
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Ligament (n.)
A tough band of tissue serves to connect the moving extremities of bones or to support an organ in place
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Cerebral (adj.)
Relating to the brain or cerebrum
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Awareness (n.)
Knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation
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Brain (n.)
The portion of the vertebrate central nervous system that constitute the organ of thought and neural coordination
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Cranial (adj.)
Relating to the skull or cranium
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Associate (v.)
To make a connection in mind between one thing and another
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Describe (v.)
To say what something is like by giving details about it
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Complicated (adj.)
Difficult to understand
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Distinct (adj.)
Clearly different
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Capsule (n.)
Saclike structure enclosing an organ or part
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Angiology (n.)
The study of blood vessels and lymphatic
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Considerable (adj.)
Fairly large and important
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Reaction (n.)
Something that you say or do because of something that has happened
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Adjustment (n.)
A small change made to machine, system, etc
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Environment (n.)
The people and thing that are around you in your life
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Fluid (n./adj.)
Having particles that easily move and change their relative position without a separation of the mass
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Flatten (v.)
To make something flat
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Joint (n.)
An articulation between two or more bones
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Elastic (adj.)
Capable of being easily stretched or expanded and resuming former shape
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Base (n.)
The lowest part or surface of something
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Ganglion (n.)
(Pl. ganglia ) a mass of nerve tissue containing nerve cells
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Function (n.)
The purpose that something has
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Immovable (adj.)
Impossible to move
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Connection (n.)
A way in which two ideas, facts,etc. are related to each other
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Muscle (n.)
A body tissue consisting of long cells that contract when stimulated and produce motion
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Osteology (n.)
A brach of anatomy dealing with bones
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Osteopathy (n.)
A disease of bone
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Divisible (adj.)
Able to be divided
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Margin (n.)
An additional amount of space, time,etc. allowed beyond what is needed
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Mutual (adj.)
Equally shared by each other
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Membrane (n.)
A thin soft sheet or layer
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Myology (n.)
The scientific study of muscles
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Lymph (n.)
A clear fluid
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Neurology (n.)
The scientific study of the nervous system
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Layer (n.)
One fold laid or lying over or under another
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Respiratory (adj.)
Relating to respiration
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Digestive (n./adj.)
Something that aids or related to digestion of food
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Urogenital (adj.)
Relating to the organs of excretion or reproduction
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Endocrine (n./adj.)
Secreting internally
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Heading (n.)
A name or title
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Protect (v.)
To keep someone or something safe (n.= protection)
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Syndesmology (n.)
The scientific study of joints
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Surround (v.)
To be all around something or someone on every side
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Skin (n.)
The 2-layers covering of the body consisting of an outer epidermis and inner dermis
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Splanchnology (n.)
A branch of anatomy concerned with the viscera
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Series (n.)
Several events or actions of similar typer that happen one after another
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Slight (adj.)
Small in degree
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Tough (adj.)
Difficult to do or deal with
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Fibrocartilage (n.)
A cartilage in which the matrix is largely composed of fibers like those of ordinary connective tissues
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Vertebral (n./ adj.)
Relating to the spinal cord
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Convenience (n.)
Yhe quality of being suitable or useful for a particular purpose
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Tissue (n.)
An aggregate of cells usually of a particular type
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Vary (v.)
To be different from
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Vessel (n.)
A tube or canal in which a body fluid is contained and conveyed or circulated
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Vertebral canal (n.)
A canal that contain the spinal cord
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Abdomino-pelvic (adj.)
Relating to the abdominal and pelvic cavities of the body
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Coronal (adj.)
Relating to the coronal plane that passes at the right angle to median plane of the body = frontal
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Confined (adj.)
Restricted within certain limits of space, scope or time
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Hence (adv.)
From now / for this reason
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Hollow (adj.)
Having empty space inside or curving inwards
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Indicate (v.)
To show or point out
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Limb (n.)
An arm or leg or Structure resembling an arm or leg
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Erect (adj.)
Standing rigidly upright
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Posture (n.)
The position of the body
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Palm (n.)
The front surface of the hand
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Respectively (adv.)
In the order already mintioned
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Transverse (adj.)
Situated crosswise (across)
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Anterior (adj.)
Situated towards the front of the body =ventral
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Root (n.)
The part of the organ in which is attached to the body
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Reserve (v.)
To keep part of something for use at a later time
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Internal (adj.)
Situated in the inside of the body
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External (adj.)
Situated near the outside of the body
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Superior (adj.)
Situated towards the head and further away from the feet = cranial
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Inferior (adj.)
Situated below or closer to the feet = caudal
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Caudal (adj.)
Relating to the hind (back) part of the body
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Plane (n.)
An imaginary line (or surface) used to identify parts of the body
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Symmetrical (adj.)
Affecting corresponding parts simultaneously
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Sagittal (adj.)
Situated in the median plane of the body or any plane parallel to it
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Frontal (adj.)
Situated at the front or anteriorly = coronal
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Posterior (adj.)
Situated behind ( at or towards the hind part of the body )= dorsal
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Dorsal (adj.)
Located towards the back or posterior part of the body = posterior
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Relatively (adv.)
Used when comparing something with all similar things
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Medial (adj.)
Lying or extending towards the median axis of the body
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Median (n. /adj.)
A medial part = mid sagittal
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Lateral (adj.)
Relating to the side ( lying towards the right or left side)
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Proximal (adj.)
Situated next or near the point of attachment or origin
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Distal (adj.)
Situated away from the point of attachment or origin / away from the center of the body
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Ventral (adj.)
Locate on, or towards the front (anterior) part of the human body = anterior
