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ISBN: 9780805382952

Author: Erin C. Amerman

Publisher: PEARSON

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Anatomical position refers to the position in which an individual faces forward with their upper limbs stretched to both sides with palms facing forward. The standard anatomical position of the body is used to reference other anatomical aspects of the bo…

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Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

a. Histology is the division of microscopic anatomy that studies the cellular level of organization.

b. All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.

c. Living organisms react to changes in their environment known as stimuli.

d. The anatomical position features the person facing forward, feet shoulder width apart, and palms facing posteriorly.

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