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Basic Anatomy

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  1. Anatomy
    scientific study of the structure of an object
  2. Physiology
    scientific study of the function of an object
  3. Cytology
    Study of cells
  4. Histology
    Study of tissues
  5. Anatomical Position
    • a frame of reference for anatomical study
    • body is standing erect
    • feet on the ground
    • arms/hands are at the sides
    • palms facing forward
  6. Cephalic
    Head
  7. Frontal
    Forehead
  8. Orbital
    Eye
  9. Nasal
    Nose
  10. Buccal
    Cheek
  11. Oral
    Mouth
  12. Mental
    Chin
  13. Cervical
    Neck
  14. Deltoid
    Shoulder
  15. Sternal
    Sternum
  16. Pectoral
    Chest
  17. Mammary
    Breast
  18. Axillary
    Armpit
  19. Brachial
    Arm
  20. Antecubital
    Front of elbow
  21. Antebrachial
    Forearm
  22. Carpal
    Wrist
  23. Palmar
    Palm
  24. Digital
    Finger or toe
  25. Abdominal
    Abdomem
  26. Coxal
    Hip
  27. Inguinal
    Groin
  28. Femoral
    Thigh
  29. Patellar
    Kneecap
  30. Crural
    Leg
  31. Tarsal
    Ankle
  32. Pes
    Foot
  33. Cranial
    Surrounding the brain
  34. Occipital
    Back of head
  35. Auricular
    Ear
  36. Thoracic
    Sternal, Pectoral, Mammary Regions
  37. Vertebral
    Spinal column
  38. Olecranal
    Elbow
  39. Lumbar
    Lower back
  40. Gluteal
    Buttock
  41. Manus
    Hand
  42. Popliteal
    Back of knee
  43. Sural
    Calf
  44. Calcaneal
    Heel
  45. Plantar
    Sole of foot
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Card Set
Basic Anatomy
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