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Anatomy. the study of the structure of the body. Physiology. the study of the function of the body. Chemical level. represents the atoms and molecules that make up cells (Consists of Atomic level and molecular level) Cellular level. represents the basic unit of all living things. Tissue level.
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- Which statement best describes the gliding movement in anatomy? a. A decrease in the angle between two structures. b. An increase in the angle between two structures.
- Gliding occurs at what type of joint? a. Pivot joint. b. Ball-and-socket joint. c. Saddle joint. d. Plane joint. The answer is d, plane joint, also called a planar joint.
- Abduction does which of the following? a. It moves the structure toward the body’s midline reference point. b. It moves the structure in a circular motion.
- Adduction describes which of the following? a. It moves the structure toward the body’s midline reference point. b. It moves the structure in a circular motion.
1. Describe the vertebral column and define each region. 2. Describe a typical vertebra. 3. Describe the sacrum. 4. Describe the structure and function of an intervertebral disc. 5. Define the ligaments of the vertebral column.
In the anatomical position the body is facing forwards, arms relaxed and by the side with the palms of the hands facing forwards. An anatomical plane is just a slice through the body. This slice however can be done at different angles with respect to the body.
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