Anatomical Names and Features

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Which plane cuts the body in half from front to back?

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Frontal plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.

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What is a viscera?

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Viscera refers to the internal organs, specifically those within the body cavity.

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What is the study of FUNCTION in living organisms?

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Physiology is the study of the functions and processes of the body.

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What is the study of STRUCTURE in living organisms?

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Anatomy is the study of the structure and organization of living organisms.

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What does 'contralateral' mean?

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Contralateral refers to structures on opposite sides of the body.

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What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?

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Anterior is the term used to describe the front of the body.

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What is the anatomical term for the back of the body?

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Posterior is the term used to describe the back of the body.

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What is the term for a plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts?

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Transverse plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) sections.

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What is the term for the covering of organs?

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The term for the covering of organs is 'serosa' or 'visceral peritoneum'.

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What does 'bilateral' mean in anatomical terms?

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Bilateral refers to structures that are present on both sides of the body.