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What is the Greek root meaning of 'anatomy'?
What is the Greek root meaning of 'anatomy'?
Which level of organization in anatomy involves the study of tissues?
Which level of organization in anatomy involves the study of tissues?
What does gross anatomy primarily focus on?
What does gross anatomy primarily focus on?
Which type of anatomy involves the study of how different organ systems function together in specific body regions?
Which type of anatomy involves the study of how different organ systems function together in specific body regions?
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In anatomical terms, what does 'macroscopic' refer to?
In anatomical terms, what does 'macroscopic' refer to?
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Which type of anatomy compares structural similarities of organisms to understand their evolutionary relationships?
Which type of anatomy compares structural similarities of organisms to understand their evolutionary relationships?
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Which anatomical plane divides the body into right and left sides?
Which anatomical plane divides the body into right and left sides?
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In the anatomical position, the palms are facing:
In the anatomical position, the palms are facing:
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Which position describes lying face down?
Which position describes lying face down?
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What is the standardized position used to describe directional terms?
What is the standardized position used to describe directional terms?
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Which system is not part of the systemic anatomy categories mentioned?
Which system is not part of the systemic anatomy categories mentioned?
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Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions?
Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions?
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Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?
Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?
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Which term is used to describe moving towards the front of the body?
Which term is used to describe moving towards the front of the body?
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Which term refers to the upper end of the body?
Which term refers to the upper end of the body?
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What does the term 'rostral' refer to in anatomical terms?
What does the term 'rostral' refer to in anatomical terms?
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If a plane passes through the body at an angle between transverse plane and sagittal/frontal plane, what kind of plane is it?
If a plane passes through the body at an angle between transverse plane and sagittal/frontal plane, what kind of plane is it?
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Which term describes movement towards the back of the body?
Which term describes movement towards the back of the body?
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Which term describes a structure located nearer the central axis of the body?
Which term describes a structure located nearer the central axis of the body?
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What term is used to describe a structure away from the external surface of the body?
What term is used to describe a structure away from the external surface of the body?
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Which term refers to a structure located on the posterior surface of the hand?
Which term refers to a structure located on the posterior surface of the hand?
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A structure that is distal to the elbow joint would be located ________.
A structure that is distal to the elbow joint would be located ________.
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If a structure is unilateral, how many sides of the body does it involve?
If a structure is unilateral, how many sides of the body does it involve?
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Which term describes an object that is away from the median plane?
Which term describes an object that is away from the median plane?
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What anatomical term refers to the bending or decreasing of the angle between bones or body parts?
What anatomical term refers to the bending or decreasing of the angle between bones or body parts?
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Which movement increases the angle between bones or body parts?
Which movement increases the angle between bones or body parts?
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What action involves moving a limb or part toward the midline of the body?
What action involves moving a limb or part toward the midline of the body?
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Which movement involves upward movements of the scapula or mandible?
Which movement involves upward movements of the scapula or mandible?
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What movement involves moving anteriorly on the horizontal plane?
What movement involves moving anteriorly on the horizontal plane?
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Which term refers to extending a limb or part beyond the normal limit?
Which term refers to extending a limb or part beyond the normal limit?
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