HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology Already Passed
Anatomic Position The body is erect, the feet are slightly apart, the head is held high, and the palms of the hands are facing forward.
Superior Above
Inferior Below
Anterior 1 / 3
Facing forward
Posterior Toward the back
Medial Toward the midline
Lateral Away from the midline; towards the side
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Proximal closer to point of attachment
Distal Farther away from point of attachment
Histology Study of tissues Epithelial cells Cover, line, and protect the body and its internal organs
Connective tissue
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