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- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Skyline_College/BIOL_250%3A_Human_Anatomy/01%3A_An_Introduction_to_the_Human_Body/1.04%3A_Anatomical_TerminologyThe pleura is the serous membrane that surrounds the lungs in the pleural cavity; the pericardium is the serous membrane that surrounds the heart in the pericardial cavity; and the peritoneum is the s...The pleura is the serous membrane that surrounds the lungs in the pleural cavity; the pericardium is the serous membrane that surrounds the heart in the pericardial cavity; and the peritoneum is the serous membrane that surrounds several organs in the abdominopelvic cavity.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Anatomy_and_Physiology/Human_Anatomy_(Lange_et_al.)/01%3A_An_Introduction_to_the_Human_Body/1.04%3A_Anatomical_TerminologyIn an effort to reduce ambiguity and increase accuracy, anatomical terminology is used by anatomists and by professionals in health care fields. Understanding and using this terminology is essential ...In an effort to reduce ambiguity and increase accuracy, anatomical terminology is used by anatomists and by professionals in health care fields. Understanding and using this terminology is essential for the study of human anatomy.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Anatomy_and_Physiology/Anatomy_and_Physiology_1e_(OpenStax)/Unit_1%3A_Levels_of_Organization/01%3A_An_Introduction_to_the_Human_Body/1.06%3A_Anatomical_TerminologyThe pleura is the serous membrane that surrounds the lungs in the pleural cavity; the pericardium is the serous membrane that surrounds the heart in the pericardial cavity; and the peritoneum is the s...The pleura is the serous membrane that surrounds the lungs in the pleural cavity; the pericardium is the serous membrane that surrounds the heart in the pericardial cavity; and the peritoneum is the serous membrane that surrounds several organs in the abdominopelvic cavity.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Anatomy_and_Physiology/Anatomy_and_Physiology_2e_(OpenStax)/01%3A_Levels_of_Organization/01%3A_An_Introduction_to_the_Human_Body/1.07%3A_Anatomical_TerminologyNotice that the term “brachium” or “arm” is reserved for the “upper arm” and “antebrachium” or “forearm” is used rather than “lower arm.” Similarly, “femur” or “thigh” is correct, and “leg” or “crus” ...Notice that the term “brachium” or “arm” is reserved for the “upper arm” and “antebrachium” or “forearm” is used rather than “lower arm.” Similarly, “femur” or “thigh” is correct, and “leg” or “crus” is reserved for the portion of the lower limb between the knee and the ankle.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Anatomy_and_Physiology/Human_Anatomy_(OERI)/01%3A_An_Introduction_to_the_Human_Body/1.06%3A_Anatomical_TerminologyIn an effort to reduce ambiguity and increase accuracy, anatomical terminology is used by anatomists and by professionals in health care fields. Understanding and using this terminology is essential ...In an effort to reduce ambiguity and increase accuracy, anatomical terminology is used by anatomists and by professionals in health care fields. Understanding and using this terminology is essential for the study of human anatomy.