BIOL 220 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Sagittal Plane, Coronal Plane, Median Plane
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C h a p t e r 1 - t h e s t u d y o f a n a t o m y. Human anatomy concerns the structure of the human body. Gross anatomy structures which can be seen with the naked eye. Functional anatomy study between structure and function. Radiological anatomy radiographic appearance of normal body structures. Regional anatomy structures in an area of the body. Medial closer to midline of the body. Lateral further from the midline of the body. Anterior nearer the front surface of the body (ventral) Posterior nearer the rear surface of the body (dorsal) Superior nearer the crown of the head. Inferior nearer the soles of the feet. Abduct draw away from the midline medial plane. Ipsilateral on the same side of the body. Contralateral on the opposite side of the body. Inferior, internal, inside, external, exterior, outside describe position in relation to body cavities.
