what is an anatomical term
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Anatomy/Terminology Anatomical Terms[edit] When discussing anatomy, the following terms are used to describe the relative positions of the parts of the body. When using these terms, it is assumed that the body is in the anatomical position. Lateral - More distant to the body midline. In the anatomical position, the radius is lateral to the ulna. A simpler example is the thumb is lateral to the pinky..
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Anatomical terminology Anatomical terminology is a form of scientific terminology used by anatomists, zoologists, and health professionals such as doctors. Anatomical terminology uses many unique terms, suffixes, and prefixes deriving from Ancient Greek and Latin.
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- 21) Which of the following anatomical terms refers to the body region between the anus and the external genitals? a) gluteal b) crural c) lumbar d) perineal e) inguinal. 22) Which of the following anatomical terms refers to the great toe? a) pollex b) tarsal c) hallux d) pedal e) carpal.
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Etymology Anatomy is the science of the morphology and structure of organisms. The word is derived from the Greek ana-, up; and tome-, a cutting. As might be suspected from its etymology, anatomy depends heavily on dissection. In fact, the words anatomy and dissection, from the Greek and Latin respectively, have virtually identical meanings.
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Medical Definition of Anatomical position Medical Definition of Anatomical position Anatomical position: The position with the body erect with the arms at the sides and the palms forward. The anatomical position is of importance in anatomy because it is the position of reference for anatomical nomenclature. Anatomic terms such as anterior and posterior, medial and lateral, abduction and adduction, and so on apply to the body when it is in the anatomical position.
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What Is Philosophy? Revised Edition Philosophy, according to the authors, is the only study that is concerned with the creation of concepts, which distinguishes it from science, logic, and art. To support this thesis, the authors discuss the nature of these disciplines and the thought of a wide spectrum of philosophers, from Plato to Foucault.
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Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy To understand the terms used for anatomical localisation, consider an animal with a straight CNS, such as a fish or lizard. In such animals the terms  rostral ,  caudal , ventral and dorsal mean respectively towards the rostrum, towards the tail, towards the belly and towards the back.For a full discussion of those terms, see anatomical terms of location.n such animals the terms  rostral ,  caudal , ventral and dorsal mean respectively towards the rostrum, towards the tail, towards the belly and towards the back. For a full discussion of those terms, see anatomical terms of location.
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- Anatomical gift means a donation of all or part of a human body to take effect after the donor's death for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research, or education. Decedent means a deceased individual whose body or part is or may be the source of an anatomical gift.
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Anatomical Directional Terms and Body Planes Affixes (word parts that are attached to base words) are also useful in describing the position of anatomical structures. 1  These prefixes and suffixes give us hints about the locations of body structures. For example, the prefix (para-) means near or within.
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Anatomical terms of motion Anatomists use a unified set of terms to describe most of the movements, although other, more specialized terms are necessary for describing the uniqueness of the movements such as those of the hands, feet, and eyes. In general, motion is classified according to the anatomical plane it occurs in.Flexion and extension are examples of angular motions, in which two axes of a joint are brought closer together or moved further apart.otational motion may occur at other joints, for example the shoulder, and are described as internal or external. Other terms, such as elevation and depression, refer to movement above or below the horizontal plane.
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Human Anatomy/Terminology and Organization From Wikibooks, open books for an open world. Anatomy is the science of the structure of living organisms so human anatomy is the science of the structure of the human body. This wikibook will hopefully give you a good understanding of what your body is made of and of how it develops.
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Anatomical terms of location Distinguish the three basic anatomical reference planes. 1  A coronal or frontal plane divides the body into dorsal and ventral (back and front, or posterior and anterior) portions.  A transverse plane, also known as an axial plane or cross-section, divides the body into cranial and caudal (head and tail) portions.
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The Language of Anatomy: anatomical position and directional terms Anatomical position and directional terms The healthcare industry has its own terminology, especially anatomy and physiology. In order to provide exquisite care and understand the inner workings of the human body, anatomical terminology is a necessity. We’ll begin by going over “anatomical position and directional terms”.
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- Homologies are anatomical features, of different organisms, that have a similar appearance or function because they were inherited from a common ancestor that also had them.omologies are anatomical features, of different organisms, that have a similar appearance or function because they were inherited from a common ancestor that also had them.
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Anatomical Directional Terms and Body Planes Anatomical directional terms can also be applied to the planes of the body. Body planes are used to describe specific sections or regions of the body. Below are examples of some commonly used anatomical directional terms and planes of the body. Anterior: In front of, front.
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Anatomical Terminology Anatomical Terminology. Before we get into the following learning units, which will provide more detailed discussion of topics on different human body systems, it is necessary to learn some useful terms for describing body structure. Knowing these terms will make it much easier for us to understand the content of the following learning units.
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Anatomy The term anatomy is commonly taken to refer to human anatomy. However, substantially the same structures and tissues are found throughout the rest of the animal kingdom and the term also includes the anatomy of other animals.The term zootomy is also sometimes used to specifically refer to animals.he term anatomy is commonly taken to refer to human anatomy. However, substantially the same structures and tissues are found throughout the rest of the animal kingdom and the term also includes the anatomy of other animals.
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anatomy anatomy (countable and uncountable, plural anatomies) 1  The art of studying the different parts of any organized body, to discover their situation, structure, and economy; dissection. 2  The science that deals with the form and structure of organic bodies; anatomical structure or organization. 3  A treatise or book on anatomy. (colloquial) The form of an individual, particularly a person, used in a tongue in cheek manner, as might be a term used by a medical professional, but in a markedly a less formal context, in which a touch of irony becomes apparent.
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AND PRONUNCIATIONS Medical terminology is the scientific study of medical terms made up of the Latin and Greek languages and are created by using word elements such as roots, prefixes, and suffixes.A prefix is attached to the beginning of a root or root word.A root is the foundation of the word, and a suffix is attached to the end of the root. Let's look at the word bicostal. The prefix bi means two, the root cost/o means rib, and the suffix-al means pertaining to.edical terminology is the scientific study of medical terms made up of the Latin and Greek languages and are created by using word elements such as roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
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Medical Terminology Which of the following words means the SAME AS FRONTAL. coronal. In the anatomical position, the body is standing erect with the feet flat on the floor, face and eyes facing forwards, and arms at the sides with the palms facing forward. Which of the following best describes the anatomical position. right and left are reversed.
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Chapter 40 - Basic Principles of Animal Form and Function term:anatomy = the study of the structure of an organism. it is called morphology....
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- Anatomical terms of location - Main terminologies. 1  In anatomical terminology superior (from Latin, meaning 'above') is used to refer to what is above something, and inferior (from Latin, meaning 'below') to what is below it. For example, in the anatomical position the most superior part of the human body is the head, and the most inferior is the feet. As a second example, in humans the neck is superior to the chest but inferior to the head.
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Armour Thyroid Desiccated thyroid is given when the thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone on its own. Desiccated thyroid treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone). Desiccated thyroid is also used to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), and is also given as part of a medical tests for thyroid disorders. Desiccated thyroid should not be used to treat obesity or weight problems. Desiccated thyroid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Chapter 1: Introduction; Directional Terms; Body Cavities Anatomical Position. As a standard point or frame of reference, the human body is described as being in the anatomical position when it is standing erect, facing you, feet together flat on the floor, the arms slightly raised from the sides with the palms facing forward. Here is a list of useful directional terms.s a standard point or frame of reference, the human body is described as being in the anatomical position when it is standing erect, facing you, feet together flat on the floor, the arms slightly raised from the sides with the palms facing forward. Here is a list of useful directional terms.
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- Definition of anatomy. plural. anatomies. 1 : a branch of morphology that deals with the structure of organisms. 2 : a treatise on anatomical science or art. 3 : the art of separating the parts of an organism in order to ascertain their position, relations, structure, and function : dissection. 4 obsolete : a body dissected or to be dissected.