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BIO 434 Exam 1
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Biology
Undergraduate 4
09/16/2011

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Homologous structure
Definition
2 or more features that share a common ancestor.
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Analagous Structure
Definition
2 or more structures with a similar function
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Homoplastic Structure
Definition
Two or more features that look alike.
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Radial Symmetry
Definition
Body laid out equally around a central axis.
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Bilateral Symmetry
Definition
One plane (midsagital plane) that divides the body into the L and R halves.
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Anterior in humans
Definition
Cranial/superior
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Posterior in humans
Definition
Caudal/ inferior
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Pectoral
Definition
Chest/shoulder
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Pelvic
Definition
Hips
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Body Planes
Definition
Sagital, Frontal, Transverse
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Sagital Plane
Definition
Separates the body into the L and R planes
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Frontal Plane
Definition
Separates the body into the dorsal and ventral sides
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Transverse Plane
Definition
Separates the body into the anterior and posterior
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Body Regions
Definition
Appendicular Region and Axial Region
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Body Cavities
Definition
 Dorsal Cavities and Ventral Cavities
Term
Appendicular Region
Definition

Appendages:

Legs and Pectoral Girdle (shoulders) and the Pelvic Girdle (hips)

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Axial Regions
Definition
Torso, Head, Neck, Tail
Term
Dorsal Cavity
Definition

Cranial Cavity (brain)

Spinal Cavity (in vertebral column)

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Ventral Cavities
Definition

Thoracic (heart and lungs)

Abdominal

Pelvic (reproductive)

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Segmentation
Definition

Built of repeating/duplicated sections

ex: vertebral column, lateral body muscles in fish.

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