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Define Anatomy
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The study of the structure of the body
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Define Physiology
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The study of the function of the body parts
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Define Pathology
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The study of diseases of the body
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Who first correctly illustrated the human skeleton with all of its bones?
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Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519)
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What position is the human body in when referring to terms of direction, planes and cavities?
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Erect and facing forward.
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Define Anterior
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Towards the front.
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Define Caudal.
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Towards the tail. (Synonymous with inferior)
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Define Cephalad
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Towards the head.
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What is Cranial another name for?
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Cephalad.
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Define Distal.
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Away from the point of attachment or origin.
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Define Dorsal.
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Toward the back.
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Define Inferior.
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Lowermost or below.
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Define Lateral.
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Towards the side, or away from the midline of the body.
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Define Medial.
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Nearest the midline of the body.
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Define Posterior.
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Towards the back.
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