...Patterson, Shawn SC121-Unit 1- Seminar 1 Seminar 1 Option 2 Assignment “Anatomy is the study of the structure of living organs.” “Physiology is to study and understanding of how living organisms live and keep them alive.” Anatomical position is when the position with the body the position with the body upright and having the arms at their side and their palms forward. The anatomical position is important in anatomy because it is the position of reference for anatomical nomenclature. Anatomical terms such as lateral means toward the side away from the mid section of your body. Medial is the opposite which is toward the middle away from the side of the body. Proximal is closer to the origin of your body and distal is farther...
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