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Anatomy study Guide 1
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Anatomy
12th Grade
08/10/2014

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Abdominal
Definition
The region between the thorax and pelvis.
Term
Acromial
Definition
Point of the shoulder
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Antebrachial
Definition
Forearm
Term
Antecubital
Definition
Front of elbow
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Axillary
Definition
Armpit
Term
Brachial
Definition
Arm
Term
Buccal
Definition
Cheek
Term
Carpal
Definition
Wrist
Term
Celiac
Definition
Abdomen
Term
Cephalic
Definition
Head
Term
Cervical
Definition
Neck
Term
Costal
Definition
Ribs
Term
Coxal
Definition
Hips
Term
Crural
Definition
Leg
Term
Cubital
Definition
Elbow
Term
Digital
Definition
Fingers/Toes
Term
Dorsal
Definition
Back
Term
Femoral
Definition
Thigh
Term
Frontal
Definition
Forehead
Term
Genital
Definition
Reproductive Organs
Term
Gluteal
Definition
Buttocks
Term
Inguinal
Definition
The Groin- Depressed area of the abdomen wall near the the thigh
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Lumbar
Definition

Region of lower back between the ribs and pelvis

Term
Mammary
Definition
Breast
Term
Mental
Definition
Chin
Term
Nasal
Definition
Nose
Term
Occipital
Definition
Lower posterior (back) region of the head
Term
Oral
Definition
Mouth
Term
Orbital
Definition
Bony socket of the eye
Term
Palmar
Definition
Palm
Term
Pateller
Definition
Front of the knee
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Pectoral
Definition
Chest
Term
Pedal
Definition
Foot
Term
Pelvic
Definition
Pelvis
Term
Perineal
Definition
Area between anus and genitals
Term
Plantar
Definition
Sole of foot
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Popliteal
Definition
Area behind the knee
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Sacral
Definition
Posterior area between the hips
Term
Sternal
Definition
Sternum- Middle of the thorax
Term
Sural
Definition
Calf
Term
Tarsal
Definition
Instep of foot
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Umbilical
Definition
Naval
Term
Vertebral
Definition
Spinal column
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Cardiology
Definition
Branch of medical science dealing with the heart and its diseases.
Term
Cytology
Definition
Study of the structure, functions, and abnormalities of cells.
Term
Dermatology
Definition
Study of the skin and its diseases
Term
Endocrinology
Definition
Study of hormones, hormone-secreting glands, and their diseases.
Term
Epidemiology
Definition
Study of the factors determining the distribution and frequency of health-related conditions in a defined human population.
Term
Gastroenterology
Definition
Study of the stomach and intestines and their diseases
Term
Geriatrics
Definition
Branch of medicine dealing with older individuals and their medical problems.
Term
Gerontology
Definition
Study of the aging process
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Gynecology
Definition
Study of the female reproductive system and its diseases.
Term
Hematology
Definition
Study of the blood and blood diseases
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Histology
Definition
Study of the structure and function of tissues.
Term
Immunology
Definition
Study of the body's resistance to infectious diseases
Term
neonatology
Definition
Study of newborns and the treatment of their disorders
Term
Nephrology
Definition
Study of the structure, function, and diseases of the kidneys.
Term
Neurology
Definition
Study of the nervous system and its disorders
Term
Obstetrics
Definition
Branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy and childbirth
Term
Oncology
Definition
Study of cancers
Term
Ophthalmology
Definition
Study of eyes and eye diseases
Term
Orthopedics
Definition
Branch of medicine dealing with the muscular and skeletal systems and their problems
Term
Otolaryngology
Definition
Study of the ear, throat, and larynx, and their diseases
Term
Pathology
Definition
Study of structural and functional changes that disease causes
Term
Pediatrics
Definition
Branch of medicine dealing with children and their diseases
Term
Pharmacology
Definition
Study of drugs and their uses in the treatment of diseases
Term
Podiatry
Definition
Study of the care and treatment of feet
Term
Psychiatry
Definition
Branch of medicine dealing with the mind and its disorders
Term
Radiology
Definition
Study of X-rays and radioactive substances and their uses in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases
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Toxicology
Definition
Study of poisonous substances and their effects on body parts
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Urology
Definition
Branch of medicine dealing with the urinary system and male reproductive system, and their diseases.
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