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A & P Chapter 15 Terms
Anatomical Terminology
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
09/19/2011

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Anatomy
Definition
the study of the structure of the body, its many parts, and their relationship to one another
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Physiology
Definition
the study of how the body and its many parts function
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Structure
Definition
determines what function can occur with the body parts
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Homeostasis
Definition
a state of constancy of equilibrium of the body achieved by the body's ability to adjust to changes to its internal and external environment
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Anatomical Position
Definition
the body is erect, arms at sides, and palms turned forward or supinated
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Anterior
Definition
toward the front of the body
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Posterior
Definition
toward the back of the body
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Cranial
Definition
near the head
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Caudal
Definition
pertaining to the tail; inferior or below
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Superior
Definition
toward the head
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Inferior
Definition
toward the lower aspect
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Medial
Definition
toward the midline
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Lateral
Definition
toward the side
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Proximal
Definition
nearest the origin of the structure
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Distal
Definition
farthest from the origin of the structure
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Superficial
Definition
Towards the surface
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Deep
Definition
farther inside away from the surface
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Internal
Definition
inside the body
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Apex
Definition
pointed end of a cone-shaped structure
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Vertex
Definition
Top of highest point
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Base
Definition
bottom or lowest point
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