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1 Chapter 1 – Kinesiology - Anatomical Reference Position
Anatomical Directional Terminology
CENTRAL
Describes a position near the center in the body.
PERIPHERAL
Describes a position away from the center in the body.
Exp.: central and peripheral nervous systems, and peripheral
blood vessels and the central circulatory organs, such as the heart
and major vessels.
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