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What do you call the branch of science that deals with the structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms?
Anatomy
What is the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts?
Physiology
It describes the front or direction toward the front of the body? Starts with letter "A"
Anterior
What is the other term for Anterior?
Ventral
It describes the back or direction toward the back of the body. It starts with letter "P"
Posterior
What is the other term for Posterior?
Dorsal
It describes a position above or higher than another part of the body proper.
Superior
What is the other term for superior?
Cranial
What is the other term for inferior?
Caudal
It describes a position below or lower than another part of the body.
Inferior
It describes the side or direction toward the side of the body.
Lateral
It describes the middle or direction toward the middle of the body.
Medial
It describes a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.
Proximal
It describes a position in a limb that is farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.
Distal
It describes a position closer to the surface of the body.
Superficial
It describes a position farther from the surface of the body.
Deep
