Human anatomical terms make up a distinct nomenclature to describe areas of the body, to provide orientation when describing parts of human anatomy, and to distinguish different movements of the body. An understanding of these terms is necessary to study the human body in depth. Many of these terms are also applicable in animal anatomy (zootomy).
Read more about Human Anatomical Terms: Anatomical Body Position, Planes of The Body, Body Landmarks, Use of The Terms Right and Left, Regions of The Abdomen and Pelvis, Body Cavities, Types of Movement, Systematic and Regional Approaches To Anatomy
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