Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781260256000
Author: SALADIN
Publisher: MCG
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The segments of the limbs(upper and lower), how the anatomical meanings of arm and leg differ from the colloquial meanings.

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The study of organ structure is referred to as anatomy. This study is useful for identifying the functions of the organs. The anatomical position refers to the identification of organs in the appropriate place of the human body. The anatomy deals with the structure of organs, and its position deals with the appropriate place of the particular organs. Hence, it is known by the universal standard by means of correct identification names to the position. Structural position is important to study the structural organization of any organisms.

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