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specifies its location. Anatomical structures are often described in relation to landmarks, such as the umbilicus, sternum, or anatomical lines like the midclavicular

human and veterinary anatomic textbooks, while "proximad" and "distad," are used commonly in insect anatomy. The location of anatomical structures can also

palpation of skeletal landmarks combined with 3D digitizing (see text below for explanations). Virtual palpation of skeletal landmarks. Manual palpation of

humans, reference may take origin from superficial anatomy, made to anatomical landmarks that are on the skin or visible underneath. As with planes, lines

these are the form and proportions of the human body and the surface landmarks which correspond to deeper structures hidden from view, both in static

eruption the crown is almost always visible in an anatomically normal and clinically healthy mouth. The anatomic root is found below the cementoenamel junction

Peculiarities in the vascular system in the fetus There are many anatomical landmarks of the body. On the trunk, the chest is referred to as the thoracic

Dermatomes of the upper parts of the body, displaying significant overlapping (modified, from Fender, after Foerster) Anatomical terminology [edit on Wikidata]

points are taken from the middle of the vertebral body. This provides anatomical landmarks that can be used to guide procedures such as a lumbar puncture and

ISBN 978-1-4377-2419-6. Denys, B. G.; Uretsky, B. F. (December 1991). "Anatomical variations of internal jugular vein location: impact on central venous