The term 'central' describes a position toward the middle or center of a structure or organ system, such as the central nervous system which is contained within the skull and vertebral column.

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  Chapter 1. Body Structure – Human Anatomy and Physiology I

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Referenced by nodes (3)

• Central Nervous System concept
• vertebral column concept
• skull concept