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Abdominal cavity
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The area of the body that contains the
stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas,
spleen, small intestine, appendix, and part
of the large intestine.
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Abdominopelvic cavity
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The area below diaphragm, with no
seperation betweem the abdomen and
pelvis
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Anabolism
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Building up of complex material in metabolism
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Anatomical position
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Body standing erect, face forward, arms at side, and palms forward
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Anatomy
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The study of the structure of an organism
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Anterior
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Front or ventral
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Biology
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The study of all forms of life
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Buccal cavity
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Mouth cavity bounded by the inner surface of the cheek
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Catabolism
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The breaking down and changing of complex materials with the release of energy. process in metabolism
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Caudal
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Refers to direction, near the tail end of the body
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Comparative anatomy
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The study of structures and functions of the human body in comparison with the structures and functions of other animal species
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Coronal (frontal) plane
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Frontal plane at a right angle to the sagittal plane, divides the body into anterior and posterior
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Cranial
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Refers to the brain or direction toward the head of the body
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Cranial cavity
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Area of the body containing the brain
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Cytology
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Study of cells
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