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Physiology studies function. | |
Anatomy studies form. | |
Anatomical planes provide reference points. | |
Directional terms allow the body and its parts to be described regardless of its position, or the position of the viewer. |
Paired structures are mirror images of each other. | |
Single structures are near the median plane. | |
Dorsal body cavity | |
Ventral body cavity | |
Levels of organization |
Maintenance of a dynamic equilibrium in the body | |
All body systems are involved | |
makes life possible |