Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards

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Anatomy

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The study of the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another.

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Histology

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The study of tissues.

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Physiology

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The study of the function of the body and its parts.

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Anterior / Ventral

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Refers to the front of the body.

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Posterior / Dorsal

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Refers to the back of the body.

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Medial

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Toward the midline of the body.

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Lateral

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Away from the midline of the body.

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Proximal

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Closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment.

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Distal

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Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment.

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Homeostasis

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The maintenance of a stable internal environment.