Principles of Anatomy and Physiology

16th Edition

ISBN: 9781119662792

Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.

Publisher: WILEY

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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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Chapter 7, Problem 19CP

What are the principal distinguishing characteristics of the bones of the various regions of the vertebral column?

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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology

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