Terminology
The scientific study of the structure of organisms
Anatomy
high than a particular structure
Lack of, without
A- or An-
Abnormal, difficult or painful
Dys-
The study of how a living organism or bodily part functions
Physiology
The main part of the body that contains the chest, abdomen, pelvis and back
Trunk
behind
Posterior (or dorsal)
Over, in excess
Hyper-
Across
Trans-
Muscles that oppose each other in function (when one contracts, the other relaxes)
Muscle antagonism
In regard to muscle antagonism, this is the contracting muscle
Agonist
Closer to the surface
Superficial
Away from
Ab-
Iso-
A vertical plane dividing the body into right and left halves
Sagittal
An involuntary muscle type found in blood vessels and center organs
Smooth muscles
Towards the midline or center
Medial
Upon, above (2 answers)
Epi- and Supra-
below (2 answers)
An involuntary type of muscle found only in the heart
Cardiac muscles
Skeletal muscles
Closer to origin of body part or point of attachment
Proximal
Under, not in excess
Hypo-
Towards, brought together
Ad-
Something coming from within or inside a particular structure
Intrinsic