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Biomedical Key Terms
1.1.1
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Medical
10th Grade
08/18/2012

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Anterior
Definition
situated toward the front of the body
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Deep
Definition
away from the body surface; more internal
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Directional Terms
Definition
Terms used to explain where one body structure is in relation with another
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Distal
Definition
Situated away from the point of attachment or orgin or a central point; located away from the center of the body
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Dorsal
Definition
Being or located near, on, or toward the back or posterior part of the human body
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Identity
Definition
the distinguishing character or personality of an individual
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Inferior
Definition
Situated below and closer to the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body especially of a human being
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Lateral
Definition
Or or relating to the side; especially of body part
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Medial
Definition
Lying or extending in the middle; especially of a body part
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Posterior
Definition
Situated at or toward the hind part of the body
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Proximal
Definition
situated next to or near the point of attachment or origin or a central point
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Regional Terms
Definition
Anatomical terms that refer to specific visible landmarks on the surface of the body
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Superficial
Definition
Of, relating to, or located near the surface
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Superior
Definition
Situated toward the head and further away from the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body especially of human being
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System
Definition
A group of body organs or structures that together perform one or more vital functions
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Ventral
Definition
Pertaining to anterior or front side of the body; opposite of dorsal
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