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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Directional Terms: Body Sides

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Directional Terms: Body Sides

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Imagine you are a surgeon about to perform a procedure on the liver, which is located on the right side of body just below the ribs. Relative to the navel (belly button) where would you prepare the incision?

Medial and ipsilateral to the right.

Inferior and medial to the left.

Contralateral and superior to the left.

Superior and lateral to the right.

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Identify the anatomical position of the liver, which is located on the right side of the body just below the ribs.

Understand the term 'superior,' which means above or higher in position relative to another part of the body.

Understand the term 'lateral,' which refers to a position further from the midline of the body.

Recognize that the navel (belly button) is a central point on the body, and the liver is located superior (above) and lateral (to the side) relative to this point.

Conclude that the incision should be made superior and lateral to the right of the navel to access the liver effectively.