The term 'peripheral' describes a position toward the outer edge of a structure or organ system, such as the peripheral nervous system which is found outside the skull and vertebral column.

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  Chapter 1. Body Structure – Human Anatomy and Physiology I

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• vertebral column concept
• skull concept
• peripheral nervous system concept