Anatomical Terminology page
Terms with precise meanings are used to help investigators effectively communicate with one another.
1. Relative position
These terms describe the location of one part with respect to another part.
2. Body sections
Body sections are planes along which the body may be cut to observe the relative locations and arrangements of internal parts.
3. Body regions
Special terms designate various body regions.
Critical Thinking Questions
Essentials of Human Physiology
This ebook provides an introductory explanation of the workings of the human body, with an effort to draw connections between the body systems and explain their interdependencies. A framework for the book is homeostasis and how the body maintains balance within each system. This is intended as a first introduction to physiology for a college-level course.
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