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Organization of the Body
Organization of the Body
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Undergraduate 1
11/09/2012

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Term
Atom
Definition
smallest chemical unit of matter.
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Nucleus
Definition
center of atom
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Proton
Definition
positively charged particle
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Electron
Definition
negatively charged particle
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Chemical elements
Definition
made up of atoms
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Element
Definition
a substance that cannot be separated into substances different from itself by ordinary chemical means.
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Aluminum
Definition
Al; atomic weight 13
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Carbon
Definition
C; atomic weight 6
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Calcium
Definition
Ca; atomic weight 20
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Chlorine
Definition
Cl; atomic weight 17
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Cobalt
Definition
Co; atomic weight 27
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Copper
Definition
Cu; atomic weight 29
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Fluorine
Definition
F; atomic weight 9
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Hydrogen
Definition
H; atomic weight 1
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Iodine
Definition
I; atomic weight 53
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Iron
Definition
Fe; atomic weight 26
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Manganese
Definition
Mn; atomic weight 25
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Magnesium
Definition
Mg; atomic weight 12
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Nitrogen
Definition
N; atomic weight 7
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Oxygen
Definition
O; atomic weight 8
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Phosphorus
Definition
P; atomic weight 15
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Potassium
Definition
K; atomic weight 19
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Sodium
Definition
Na; atomic weight 11
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Sulfur
Definition
S; atomic weight 16
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Zinc
Definition
Zn; atomic weight 30
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Molecule
Definition
a chemical combination of two or more atoms that form a specific chemical compound.
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Water
Definition
tasteless, clear, odorless liquid that makes up 65% of a male's body and 55% of a female's body weight.
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Cells
Definition
basic building blocks for the various structures that together make up the human being.
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Cell Membrane
Definition
outer covering of/protects the cell; provides for communication via receptor proteins; surface proteins serve as positive identification tags; allows some substances to pass into and out of the cell while denying passage to other substances; this selectivity allows cells to receive nutrition and dispose of waste.
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Protoplasm
Definition
substance within the cell membrane; composed of cytoplasm and karyoplasm.
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karyoplasm
Definition
enclosed by its own membrane it is the substance of the cell's nucleus and contains the genetic matter necessary for cell reproduction as well as control over activity within the cell's cytoplasm.
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Cytoplasm
Definition
all protoplasm outside the nucleus. Provides storage and work areas for the cell.
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Organelles

Endoplasmic reticulum, riboosomes, Golgi apparatus, mitochondria, lysosomes and centrioles

Definition
The work and storage elements of the cell
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Tissue
Definition
a grouping of similar cells that together perform specialized functions.
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Types of tissues
Definition
epithelial, connective, muscle and nerve.
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Epithelial tissue
Definition
appears as sheet-like arrangements of cells, sometimes several layers thick, that form the outer layer of skin, cover the surfaces of organs, line the walls of cavities and form tubes, ducts and portions of certain glands.
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Epithelial tissue functions
Definition
Protection, absorption, secretion and excretion
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Connective tissue
Definition
Most widespread and abundant of body tissues; forms the supporting network for the organs of the body, sheaths the muscles, and connects muscles to bones and bones to joints.
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Bone
Definition
dense form of connective tissue.
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Muscle tissue types
Definition
voluntary/striated, cardiac, involuntary/smooth
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Nerve tissue
Definition
consists of nerve cells (neurons) and interstitial tissue. Has the properties of excitability and conductivity, and functions to control and coordinate the activities of the body.
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Organs
Definition
Tissues serving a common purpose or function
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System
Definition
a group of organs functioning together for a common purpose.
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Ribosomes
Definition
Make enzymes and other proteins; nicknamed "protein factories"
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Endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
Definition
Carries proteins and other substances through the cytoplasm
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Golgi apparatus
Definition
Chemically processes the molecules from the endoplasmic reticulum, then packages them into vesicles; nicknamed :chemical processing and packaging center"
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Mitochondria
Definition
Complex, energy-releasing chemical reactions occur continuously; nicknamed "power plants"
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Lysosomes
Definition
Contain enzymes that can digest food compounds; nicknamed "digestive bags:
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Centrioles
Definition
Play an important role in cell reproduction
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Cilia
Definition
Hair-like processes that project from epithelial cells; help propel mucus, dust particles, and other foreign substances from the respiratory tract.
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Flagellum
Definition
"Tail" of the sperm that makes it possible for the sperm to "swim" or move toward the ovum
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Nucleus
Definition
Controls every organelle (little organ) in the cytoplasm; contains the genetic matter necessary for cell reproduction as well as control over activity within the cell's cytoplasm.
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Standard anatomical position
Definition
body erect, head facing forward and arms by sides with palms to the front.
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Superior
Definition
Above, in an upward direction
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Anterior
Definition
In front of or before
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Posterior
Definition
Toward the back
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Cephalad
Definition
Toward the head
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Medial
Definition
Nearest the midline
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Lateral
Definition
To the side
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Proximal
Definition
Nearest the point of attachment
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Distal
Definition
Away from the point of attachment
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Ventral
Definition
The same as anterior; the front side
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Dorsal
Definition
The same as posterior; the back side
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Midsagittal plane
Definition

Vertically divides the body as it passes through the midline to forma  right and left half

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Transverse/horizontal plane
Definition

any plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions.

 

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Coronal/frontal plane
Definition

Any plane that divides the body at right angles to the mid-sagittal plane.

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Cavity
Definition
A hollow space containing body organs; classified into two groups according to their location-ventral/anterior cavities on the front and dorsal/posterior cavities on the back.
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Ventral cavity
Definition

the hollow portion of the human torso extending from the neck to the pelvis and containin gthe heart and the organs of respiration, digestion, reproduction and elimination. 

 

Subdivided into 3 distinct areas: thoracic, abdominal and pelvic. 

Term
Thoracic cavity
Definition

the area of the chest containing the heart and lungs.  the space containing the heart is called the pericardial cavity adn the spaces around each lung are known as the pleural cavity. 

 

Other organs located in the throacic cavity are: esophagus, trachea, thymus and certain large blood and lymph vessels. 

Term
Abdominal cavity
Definition
the space below the diaphragm, commonly referred to as the belly.  Contains the kidneys, stomach, intestines and other organs of digestion.
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Pelvic cavity
Definition
is the space formed by the bones of the pelvic area adn contains the organs of reproduction and elimination.
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Dorsal cavity
Definition
Contains the structures of the nervous system and is subdivided into the cranial cavity and the spinal cavity.
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Cranial cavity
Definition
space in the skull containing the brain
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Spinal cavity
Definition
space within the bony spinal column that contains the spinal cord and spinal fluid.
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Abdominopelvic cavity
Definition
The combination of the abdominal and pelvic cavities and is divided into nine regions.
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Right hypochondriac
Definition
upper right region at the level of the ninth rib cartilage
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Left hypochondriac
Definition
upper left region at the level of the 9th cartilage.
Term
Epigastric
Definition
region over the stomach
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right lumbar
Definition
right middle lateral region
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Left lumbar
Definition
left middle lateral region
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Umbilical
Definition

in the center, between the right and left lumbar region;

at the navel

Term
Right iliac (inguinal)
Definition
right lower lateral region
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Left iliac (inguinal)
Definition
left lower lateral region
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hypogastric
Definition
lower middle region below the navel.
Term
The abdomen...
Definition

is divided into four corresponding regions that are used for descriptive and diagnostic purposes. 

 

Right upper (RUQ)

Left upper  (LUQ)

Right lower (RLQ)

Left lower (LLQ)

 

Term
Adipose
Definition
fatty tissue throughout the body
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ambilateral
Definition
pertaining to both sides
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Anatomy
Definition
literally means to cut up; the study of the structure of an organism such as humans
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Android
Definition
to resemble man
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anterior
Definition
in front of, before
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apex
Definition
the pointed end of a cone-shaped structure
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base
Definition
the lower part or foundation of a structure
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bilateral
Definition
pertaining to two sides
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biology
Definition
the study of life
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caudal
Definition
pertaining to the tail
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center
Definition
the midpoint of a body or activity
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cephalad
Definition
toward the head
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chromosome
Definition
microscopic bodies tat carry the genes that determine hereditary characteristics
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cilia
Definition
hair-like processes that project from epithelial cells; they help propel mucus, dust particles and other foreign substances from the respiratory tract
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cytology
Definition
the study of cells
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deep
Definition
far down from the surface
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dehydrate
Definition
to remove water away from the body
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diffusion
Definition
a process in which parts of a substance move from areas of high concentration to areas of lower concentration
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distal
Definition
farthest from the center or point of origin
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dorsal
Definition
pertaining to the back side of the body
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ectogenous
Definition
pertaining to formation outside the organism or body
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ectomorph
Definition
a slender physical body form
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endomorph
Definition
a round physical body form
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filtration
Definition
the process of filtering or straining particles from a solution.
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gene
Definition
the hereditary unit that transmits and determines one's characteristics or hereditary traits
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histology
Definition
the study of tissue
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homeostasis
Definition
the state of equilibrium maintained in the body's internal environment
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horizontal
Definition
pertaining to the horizon, of or near the horizon, lying flat, even, level
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human genome
Definition
the complete set of genes and chromosomes tucked inside each of the body's trillions of cells
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inferior
Definition
located below or in a downward direction
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inguinal
Definition
pertaining to the groin, of or near the groin
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internal
Definition
pertaining to within or the inside
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karyogenesis
Definition
formation of a cell's nucleus
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lateral
Definition
pertaining to the side
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medial
Definition
pertaining to the middle or midline
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mesomorph
Definition
a well-proportioned body form
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organic
Definition
pertaining to an organ
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pathology
Definition
the study of disease
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perfusion
Definition
the process of pouring through
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phenotype
Definition
the physical appearance or type of makeup of an individual
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physiology
Definition
the study of the nature of living organisms
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posterior
Definition
toward the back
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protoplasm
Definition
the essential matter of a living cell
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proximal
Definition
nearest the center or point of origin; nearest the point of attachment
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somatotrophic
Definition
pertaining to stimulation of body growth
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superficial
Definition
pertaining to the surface, on or near the surface
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superior
Definition
located above or in an upward direction
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systemic
Definition
pertaining to the body as a whole
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topical
Definition
pertaining to a place, definite locale
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unilateral
Definition
pertaining to one side
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ventral
Definition
pertaining to the front side of the body, abdomen, belly surface
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vertex
Definition
the top or highest point; the top or crown of the head
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visceral
Definition
pertaining to body organs enclosed within a cavity, especially abdominal organs.
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abd
Definition
abdomen, abdominal
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A&P
Definition
anatomy and physiolgy
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AP
Definition
anteroposterior
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CNS
Definition
central nervous system
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CV
Definition
cardiovascular
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ER
Definition
endoplasmic reticulum
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GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
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LAT, lat
Definition
lateral
Term
LLQ
Definition
left lower quadrant
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LUQ
Definition
left upper quadrant
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PA
Definition
posteroanterior
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resp
Definition
respiratory
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RLQ
Definition
right lower quadrant
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RUQ
Definition
right upper quadrant
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