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The levels of organization of the body in order from smallest to largest are: _____, _____, _____, _____, _____.
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Cells, Tissues, Organs, Systems, Body
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No matter its shape, all cells have a _____, _____, and _____.
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Nucleus, Cytoplasm, Cell membrane
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_____ is the study of tissue.
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Histology
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_____ tissue lines internal organs and serves as a covering for the skin.
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Epithelium
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In the _____ position the body is standing erect with arms at sides and palms facing forward.
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Anatomical
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The _____ quadrant of the abdomen contains the appendix.
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Right lower
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The dorsal cavities are the _____ cavity and the _____ cavity.
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Cranial
Spinal |
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There are _____ anatomical divisions in the abdominal cavity.
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The _____ region of the abdominal cavity is located in the right lower lateral region near the groin.
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Right iliac
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Within the thoracic cavity the lungs are found in the _____ cavity and the heart is found in the _____ cavity.
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Pleural
Pericardial |
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Medical Term --> Definition Abdominal |
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Definition --> Medical Term pertaining to the abdomen |
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Medical Term --> Definition anterior |
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Definition --> Medical Term pertaining to the front |
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Medical Term --> Definition Brachial |
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Definition --> Medical Term pertaining to the arm |
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Medical Term --> Definition caudal |
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Definition --> Medical Term pertaining to the tail |
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Medical Term --> Definition cephalic |
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Definition --> Medical Term pertaining to the head |
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Medical Term --> Definition cervical |
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Definition --> Medical Term pertaining to the neck |
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Medical Term --> Definition cranial |
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Definition --> Medical Term pertaining to the skull |
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Medical Term --> Definition crural |
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Definition --> Medical Term pertaining to the leg |
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Medical Term --> Definition distal |
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Definition --> Medical Term pertaining to away |
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Medical Term --> Definition dorsal |
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Definition --> Medical Term pertaining to the back of the body |
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Medical Term --> Definition epithelial |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to the epithelium |
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Medical Term --> Definition gluteal |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to the buttocks |
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Medical Term --> Definition inferior |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to below |
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Medical Term --> Definition lateral |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to the side |
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Medical Term --> Definition medial |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to the middle |
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Medical Term --> Definition muscular |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to the muscles |
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Medical Term --> Definition neural |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to nerves |
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Medical Term --> Definition organic |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to organs |
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Medical Term --> Definition pelvic |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to the pelvis |
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Medical Term --> Definition peritoneal |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to the peritoneum |
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Medical Term --> Definition pleural |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to the pleura |
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Medical Term --> Definition posterior |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to the back |
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Medical Term --> Definition proximal |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to near |
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Medical Term --> Definition pubic |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to the genital region |
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Medical Term --> Definition somatic |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to the body |
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Medical Term --> Definition spinal |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to the spine |
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Medical Term --> Definition superior |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to above |
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Medical Term --> Definition systemic |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to systems |
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Medical Term --> Definition thoracic |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to the chest |
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Medical Term --> Definition ventral |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to the belly side |
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Medical Term --> Definition vertebral |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to the vertebrae |
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Medical Term --> Definition visceral |
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Definition --> Medical Term Pertaining to internal organs |
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Combining Form --> Suffix abdomin/o |
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Suffix --> Combining Form -al |
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Combining Form --> Suffix anter/o |
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-ior |
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Combining Form --> Suffix brachi/o |
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-al |
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Combining Form --> Suffix caud/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix cephal/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix cervic/o |
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-al |
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Combining Form --> Suffix crani/o |
Word Building - Suffix
-al |
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Combining Form --> Suffix crur/o |
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-al |
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Combining Form --> Suffix dist/o |
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-al |
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Combining Form --> Suffix dors/o |
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-al |
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Combining Form --> Suffix epitheli/o |
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-al |
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Combining Form --> Suffix glute/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix infer/o |
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-ior |
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Combining Form --> Suffix later/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix medi/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix muscul/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix neur/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix organ/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix organ/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix pelv/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix peritone/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix pleur/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix poster/o |
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-ior |
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Combining Form --> Suffix proxim/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix pub/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix somat/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix spin/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix super/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix system/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix thorac/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix ventr/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix vertebr/o |
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Combining Form --> Suffix viscer/o |
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Abbreviations
AP |
Abbreviations
anteroposterior |
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Abbreviations
CV |
Abbreviations
cardiovascular |
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Abbreviations
ENT |
Abbreviations
ear, nose and throat |
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Abbreviations
GI |
Abbreviations
gastrointestinal |
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Abbreviations
GYN |
Abbreviations
gynecology |
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Abbreviations
lat |
Abbreviations
lateral |
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Abbreviations
LE |
Abbreviations
lower extremity |
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Abbreviations
LLQ |
Abbreviations
left lower quadrant |
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Abbreviations
LUQ |
Abbreviations
left upper quadrant |
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Abbreviations
MS |
Abbreviations
musculoskeletal |
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Abbreviations
OB |
Abbreviations
obstetrics |
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Abbreviations
PA |
Abbreviations
posteroanterior |
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Abbreviations
RLQ |
Abbreviations
right lower quadrant |
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Abbreviations
RUQ |
Abbreviations
right upper quadrant |
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Abbreviations
UE |
Abbreviations
upper extremity |
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Terms for describing body position
superior |
Terms for describing body position
more toward the head, or above another structure |
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Terms for describing body position
cephalic |
Terms for describing body position
more toward the head, or above another structure |
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Terms for describing body position
inferior |
Terms for describing body position
more toward the feet or tail, or below another structure |
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Terms for describing body position
caudal |
Terms for describing body position
more toward the feet or tail, or below another structure |
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Terms for describing body position
anterior |
Terms for describing body position
more toward the front or belly-side of the body |
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Terms for describing body position
ventral |
Terms for describing body position
more toward the front or belly-side of the body |
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Terms for describing body position
posterior |
Terms for describing body position
more toward the back or spinal cord side of the body |
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Terms for describing body position
dorsal |
Terms for describing body position
more toward the back or spinal cord side of the body |
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Terms for describing body position
medial |
Terms for describing body position
refers to the middle or near the middle of the body or structure |
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Terms for describing body position
lateral |
Terms for describing body position
refers to the side |
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Terms for describing body position
proximal |
Terms for describing body position
located nearer to the point of attachment to the body |
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Terms for describing body position
distal |
Terms for describing body position
located further away from the point of attachment to the body |
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Terms for describing body position
apex |
Terms for describing body position
tip or summit of an organ |
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Terms for describing body position
base |
Terms for describing body position
bottom or lower part of an organ |
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Terms for describing body position
superficial |
Terms for describing body position
more toward the surface of the body |
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Terms for describing body position
deep |
Terms for describing body position
further away from the surface of the body |
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Terms for describing body position
supine |
Terms for describing body position
the body lying horizontally and facing upward |
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Terms for describing body position
prone |
Terms for describing body position
the body lying horizontally and facing downward |
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Anatomical divisions of the abdomen
right hypochondriac |
Anatomical divisions of the abdomen
right lateral region of upper row beneath the lower ribs |
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Anatomical divisions of the abdomen
epigastric |
Anatomical divisions of the abdomen
middle area of upper row above the stomach |
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Anatomical divisions of the abdomen
Left hypochondriac |
Anatomical divisions of the abdomen
left lateral region of the upper row beneath the lower abs |
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Anatomical divisions of the abdomen
right lumbar |
Anatomical divisions of the abdomen
right lateral region of the middle row at the waist |
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Anatomical divisions of the abdomen
umbilical |
Anatomical divisions of the abdomen
central area over the naval |
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Anatomical divisions of the abdomen
left lumbar |
Anatomical divisions of the abdomen
left lateral region of the middle row at the waist |
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Anatomical divisions of the abdomen
right iliac |
Anatomical divisions of the abdomen
right lateral region of the lower row at the groin |
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Anatomical divisions of the abdomen
hypogastric |
Anatomical divisions of the abdomen
middle region of the lower row beneath the naval |
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Anatomical divisions of the abdomen
left iliac |
Anatomical divisions of the abdomen
left lateral region of the lower row at the groin |
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Clinical divisions of the abdomen
Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) Contains: |
Clinical divisions of the abdomen
contains the majority of liver, gallbladder, small portion of pancreas, right kidney, small intestines, and colon. |
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Clinical divisions of the abdomen
Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) Contains: |
Clinical divisions of the abdomen
contains small intestines and colon, right ovary and fallopian tube, appendix, and right ureter |
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Clinical divisions of the abdomen
Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ) Contains: |
Clinical divisions of the abdomen
contains small portion of liver, spleen, stomach, majority of pancreas, left kidney, small intestines, and colon |
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Clinical divisions of the abdomen
Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ) Contains: |
Clinical divisions of the abdomen
Contains small intestines and colon, left ovary and fallopian tube, and left ureter |
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Clinical divisions of the abdomen
Midline organs |
Clinical divisions of the abdomen
uterus, bladder, prostate gland |
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Body Cavities
abdominal cavity |
Body Cavities
The superior portion of the abdominopelvic cavity |
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Body Cavities
abdominopelvic cavity |
Body Cavities
A ventral cavity consisting of the abdominal and pelvic cavities. It contains digestive, urinary, and reproductive organs |
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Body Cavities
cranial cavity |
Body Cavities
a dorsal body cavity. It is within the skull and contains the brain. |
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Body Cavities
diaphragm |
Body Cavities
The major muscle of inspiration. It separates the thoracic from the abdominal cavity. |
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Body Cavities
Mediastinum |
Body Cavities
The central region of the chest cavity. It contains the organs between the lungs, including the heart, aorta, esophagus, and trachea |
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Body Cavities
Parietal layer |
Body Cavities
The outer pleural layer around the lungs. It lines the inside of the chest cavity |
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Body Cavities
Parietal peritoneum |
Body Cavities
The outer layer of the serous membrane sac lining the abdominopelvic cavity |
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Body Cavities
Parietal pleura |
Body Cavities
The outer layer of the serous membrane sac ling the thoracic cavity |
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Body Cavities
Pelvic Cavity |
Body Cavities
The inferior portion of the abdominopelvic cavity |
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Body Cavities
Pericardial Cavity |
Body Cavities
Cavity formed by the serous membrane sac surrounding the heart |
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Body Cavities
Peritoneum |
Body Cavities
The outer layer of the uterous |
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Body Cavities
Pleura |
Body Cavities
A protective double layer of serous membrane around the lungs. The parietal membrane is the outer layer and the visceral layer is the inner membrane. It secretes a thin, watery fluid to reduce friction associated with lung movement. |
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Body Cavities
Pleural Cavity |
Body Cavities
Cavity formed by the serous membrane sac surrounding the lungs |
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Body Cavities
Spinal Cavity |
Body Cavities
A dorsal body cavity within the spinal column that contains the spinal cord |
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Body Cavities
Thoracic Cavity |
Body Cavities
A ventral body cavity in the chest area that contains the lungs and heart |
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Body Cavities
Visceral Layer |
Body Cavities
The inner pleural layer. It adheres to the surface of the lung |
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Body Cavities
Visceral Peritoneum |
Body Cavities
The inner layer of the the serous membrane sac encasing the abdominopelvic viscera |
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Body Cavities
Visceral Pleura |
Body Cavities
The inner layer of the serous membrane sac encasing the thoracic viscera |
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Body Regions
Abdominal region |
Body Regions
Abs |
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Body Regions
Brachial region |
Body Regions
The arm regions of the body |
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Body Regions
Cephalic region |
Body Regions
The entire head |
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Body Regions
Cervical region |
Body Regions
The neck |
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Body Regions
Crural region |
Body Regions
Lower extremities or legs |
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Body Regions
Dorsum |
Body Regions
The back |
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Body Regions
Gluteal region |
Body Regions
Butt |
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Body Regions
Lower extremities |
Body Regions
Crural, legs |
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Body Regions
Pelvic region |
Body Regions
Pelvis |
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Body Regions
Pubic region |
Body Regions
Groin |
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Body Regions
Thoracic region |
Body Regions
The chest |
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Body Regions
Trunk |
Body Regions
The torso |
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Body Regions
Upper extremities |
Body Regions
Brachial region, arms |
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Body Regions
Vertebral region |
Body Regions
Spine |
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Body Planes
Coronal plane |
Body Planes
A vertical plane that divides the body into front (anterior or ventral) and back (posterior or dorsal) sections. Also called the frontal plane. |
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Body Planes
Coronal section |
Body Planes
Sectional view of the body produced by a cut along the frontal plane; also called a frontal section. |
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Body Planes
Cross-section |
Body Planes
An internal view of the body produced by a slice perpendicular to the long axis of the structure |
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Body Planes
Frontal plane |
Body Planes
A vertical plane that divides the body into front (anterior or ventral) and back (posterior or dorsal) sections. Also called the coronal plane. |
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Body Planes
Frontal section |
Body Planes
Sectional view of the body produced by a cut along the frontal plane; also called a coronal section. |
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Body Planes
Horizontal plane |
Body Planes
A horizontal plane that divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) sections. Also called the transverse plane. |
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Body Planes
Longitudinal section |
Body Planes
An internal view of the body produced by a lengthwise slice along the long axis of a structure |
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Body Planes
Median plane |
Body Planes
Plane that runs lengthwise from front to back and divides the body or any of its parts into right and left portions; also called the sagittal plane |
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Body Planes
Sagittal plane |
Body Planes
Vertical plane that divides the body into left and right sections |
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Body Planes
Transverse plane |
Body Planes
A horizontal plane that divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) sections. Also called the horizontal plane. |
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Body Planes
Transverse section |
Body Planes
A sectional view of the body produced by a cut along the transverse plane |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Medical Specialty Integumentary |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Medical Specialty --> System Dermatology |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Medical Specialty Musculoskeletal |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Medical Specialty --> System Orthopedics Orthopedic surgery |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Medical Specialty Cardiovascular (CV) |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Medical Specialty --> System Cardiology |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Medical Specialty Hematic System (Blood) |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Medical Specialty --> System Hematology |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Medical Specialty Lymphatic |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Medical Specialty --> System Immunology |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Medical Specialty Respiratory |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Medical Specialty --> System Otorhinolaryngology Pulmonology Thoracic surgery |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Medical Specialty Digestive or Gastrointestinal (GI) |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Medical Specialty --> System Gastroenterology Proctology |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Medical Specialty Urinary |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Medical Specialty --> System Nephrology Urology |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Medical Specialty Female reproductive |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Medical Specialty --> System Gynecology (GYN) Obstetrics (OB) |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Medical Specialty Male reproductive |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Medical Specialty --> System Urology |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Medical Specialty Endocrine |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Medical Specialty --> System Endocrinology |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Medical Specialty Nervous |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Medical Specialty --> System Neurology |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Medical Specialty Special senses |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Medical Specialty --> System Ophtalmology Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Structures Integumentary |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Structures --> System Skin, Hair, Nails, Sweat glands, Sebaceous glands |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Structures Musculoskeletal (MS) |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Structures Bones, Joints, Muscles |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Structures Cardiovascular (CV) |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Structures Heart, Arteries, Veins |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Structures Hematic (Blood) |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Structures Plasma, Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, Platelets |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Structures Lymphatic |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Structures Lymph nodes, Lymphatic vessels, Spleen, Thymus gland, Tonsils |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Structures Respiratory |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Structures Nasal cavity, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchial tubes, Lungs |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Structures Digestive or Gastrointestinal (GI) |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Structures --> System Oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, salivary glands |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Structures Urinary |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Structures --> System Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Structures Female reproductive |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Structures --> System Ovary, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, vulva, breasts |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Structures Male reproductive |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Structures --> System testes, epididymis, vas deferens, penis, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral gland |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Structures Endocrine |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Structures --> System pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, thymus glands, pancreas, ovaries, testes |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Structures Nervous |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Structures --> System brain, spinal cord, nerves |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Structures Special Senses |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Structures --> System Eye, Ear |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Function Integumentary |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Function --> System Forms protective two-way barrier and aids in temperature regulation |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Function Musculoskeletal (MS) |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Function --> System Skeleton supports and protects he body, forms blood cells, and stores minerals. Muscles produce movement. |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Function Cardiovascular (CV) |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Function --> System Pumps blood throughout the entire body to transport nutrients, oxygen, and wastes |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Function Hematic (Blood) |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Function --> System Transports oxygen, protects against pathogens, and controls bleeding. |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Function Lymphatic |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Function --> System Protects the body from disease and invasion from pathogens |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Function Respiratory |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Function --> System Obtains oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the body |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Function Digestive or Gastrointestinal (GI) |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Function --> System Ingests, digests, and absorbs nutrients for the body |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Function Urinary |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Function --> System Filters waste products out of the blood and removes them from the body |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Function Female reproductive |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Function --> System Produces eggs for reproduction and provides place for growing baby |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Function Male reproductive |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Function --> System Produces sperm for reproduction |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Function Endrocrine |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Function --> System Regulates metabolic activities of the body |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Function Nervous |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Function --> System Receives sensory information and coordinates the body's response |
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Organ Systems of the Human Body
System --> Function Special senses Eye Ear |
Organ Systems of the Human Body
Function --> System Vision Hearing and balance |
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Cell membrane
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the outermost boundary of the cell
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cytology
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the study of cells
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cytoplasm
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the watery internal environment of a cell
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nucleus
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organelle of the cell that contains the DNA
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cell
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the basic unit of all living things. All tissues and organs in the body are composed of. They perform survival functions such as reproduction, respiration, metabolism, and excretion. Some are also able to carry on specialized functions
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connective tissue
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the supporting and protecting tissue in body structures.
Ex: fat or adipose tissue, cartilage, and bones |
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epithelial tissue
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tissue found throughout the body as the skin, the outer covering of organs, and the inner lining for tubular or hollow structures
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histology
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the study of tissue
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muscle tissue
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tissue that is able to contract and shorten its length, thereby producing movement. May be under voluntary control or involuntary control
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nervous tissue
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conducts electrical impulses to and from the brain and the rest of the body
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cardiac muscle
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the involuntary muscle found in the heart
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muscle fibers
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the bundles of muscle tissue that form a muscle
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skeletal muscle
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a voluntary muscle that is attached to bones by a tendon
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smooth muscle
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an involuntary muscle found in internal organs such as the digestive organs or blood vessels
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epithelium
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epithelial tissue composed of close-packed cells that form the covering for and lining the body structures
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adipose
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a type of connective tissue. also called fat. It also stores energy and provides protective padding for underlying structures
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bone
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a type of connective tissue and an organ of the musculoskeletal system. They provide support for the body and serve as sites of muscle attachments
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cartilage
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Strong flexible connective tissue found in several locations in the body
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tendons
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the strong connective tissue cords that attach skeletal muscles to bones
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brain
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One of the largest organs.
Center for all thought, memory, judgement and emotion. |
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nerves
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structures in the nervous system that conduct electrical impulses from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and other organs
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neuron
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the name for an individual nerve cell. They group together to form nerves and other nervous tissue
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spinal cord
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Provides a pathway for impulses traveling to and from the brain. It is a column of nerve fibers that extends from the medulla oblongata of the brain down to the level of the second lumbar vertebra
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