LooseLeaf for Human Anatomy
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ISBN: 9781259285271
Author: Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Elizabeth Pennefather-O'Brien
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 1, Problem 6CR
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To determine:
The distinguishing features between directional anatomical terms.
Introduction:
Anatomy is referred to as the study of the body structures and their parts along with their location. The study mainly focuses on the structural organization of the body. This branch of science helps to understand the different structures that comprise the body and how their structure influences the function of the organs and organ systems.
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