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The Human Body

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The study of the structure of the human body   show
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show Physiology  
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The study of structural changes in cells, tissues and organs caused by disease   show
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show Systemic Anatomy  
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The study of structures in a single region   show
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show Surface/Topographical Anatomy  
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The Hierarchy of Structural Organization (smallest to largest)   show
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show Anatomical Position  
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show Directional Terminology  
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show Regional Terms  
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The main axis of the body (head, neck, trunk, etc.)   show
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The limbs, parts of the body outside of the axial region   show
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Toward the head end or upper part of a structure, Above   show
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show Inferior  
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Toward or at the front of the body, In front of   show
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show Posterior  
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Toward or at the midline of the body   show
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show Lateral  
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Between a more medial and lateral surface   show
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Closer to the origin of the body part   show
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show Distal  
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show Superficial  
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show Deep  
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The plane that lies vertically and divides the body into anterior and posterior parts   show
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show Transverse Plane  
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The plane that lies vertically down the midline of the body and divides it into two halves   show
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show Sagittal  
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show Bilateral Symmetry  
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show Cranial Cavity and Vertebral Cavity  
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The cavity that lies in the skull and encases the brain   show
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show Vertebral Cavity  
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show Thoracic Cavity  
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The cavity that contains the heart, esophagus and trachea and is surrounded by the pericardial cavity   show
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show Abdominal Cavity  
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The cavity that contains the bladder, some reproductive organs and rectum   show
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The cavity lined by a serous membrane   show
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show Gross Anatomy  
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show Microscopic Anatomy  
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show Histology  
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show Cytology  
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show Arthrology  
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show Homeostasis  
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The smallest living units of structure and function in the human body   show
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show Tissues  
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A group of several kinds of tissues arranged in a way that allow them to act as a unit to perform a special function   show
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An organization of varying numbers and kinds of organs that can work together to perform complex functions   show
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show Atrophy  
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Phrenic Muscle   show
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Regional Term: Cervical   show
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Regional Term: Acromial   show
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show Front of Elbow  
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show Forearm  
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Regional Term: Pollex   show
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Regional Term: Patellar   show
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show Ankle  
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Regional Term: Orbital   show
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Regional Term: Buccal   show
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show Chin  
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show Breastbone  
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Regional Term: Thoracic   show
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Regional Term: Umbilical   show
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show Groin  
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Regional Term: Femoral   show
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Regional Term: Hallux   show
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show Spinal Column  
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Regional Term: Olecranal   show
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Regional Term: Sacral   show
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Regional Term: Popliteal   show
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show Sole  
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