Intro to Human Body

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What are directional terms?

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Words that describe the location of one structure in relation to another, used to indicate specific locations on organs or bones.

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What does 'anterior' mean in anatomical terms?

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It refers to the front of the body.

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What does 'superior' mean in relation to body parts?

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It means that one body part is above another.

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What is the midsagittal plane?

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A vertical plane that cuts the body into two equal left and right sections.

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What is the anatomical position?

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The body is standing straight, facing forward, with upper limbs at the sides and palms facing forward.

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What does 'posterior' refer to?

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It refers to the back of the body.

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What is the difference between 'medial' and 'lateral'?

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Medial refers to being closer to the midline of the body, while lateral refers to being farther from the midline.

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What does 'inferior' mean in anatomical terms?

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It means that one body part is below another.

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What is the function of body planes?

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They are used to divide the body into sections for anatomical study.

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What does 'proximal' mean?

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It refers to a body part that is closer to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body.