BIOS 251 Exam 1 - 2. Physiology –Answer The study of body function

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BIOS 251 Exam 1

• Anatomy

–Answer The study of body structure

• Physiology

–Answer The study of body function

• Anatomical Position

–Answer reference point for regional and directional terminology; standing, feet parallel, palms facing forward

• axial region includes

–Answer all structures except for arms and legs

• appendicular region includes

–Answer upper and lower limbs/ appendages

• ventral

–Answer towards the front or belly

• dorsal

–Answer towards the back or spine

• anterior

–Answer towards the ventral side

• posterior

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towards the dorsal side

• cephalic

–Answer towards the head or superior end

• rostral

–Answer towards the forehead or nose

• caudal

–Answer towards the tail or inferior end

• superior

–Answer above

• inferior

–Answer below

• medial

–Answer towards the center

• lateral

–Answer away from the center

• proximal

–Answer closer to the point of attachment

• distal

–Answer farther from the point of attachment

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