Anatomic Reference Systems and Anatomy and Physiology Defined

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anatomic reference systems

used to describe the locations of the structural units of the body

  • these includes: body planes, body directions, body cavities, and structural units

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anatomy

the study of the structures of the body

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physiology

the study of the functions of the structures of the body

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anatomic position

describes the body standing in the standard position

  • this includes:

    • standing up straight so that the body is erect and facing forward

    • holding the arms at the sides with the hands turned so that the palms face toward the front