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Histology 2
Histology Medical Terms Ch. 2
Question | Answer |
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cytoplasm | material of cell outside nucleus |
larynx | voice box |
pleura | membrane surrounding lungs |
genes | regions of DNA within each chromosome |
cranial cavity | cavity surrounded by skull |
cervical region | region of neck |
craniotomy | opening of skull |
visceral | pertaining to organs |
abdominal | contains liver, stomach, gallbladder and intestines |
cartilage | flexible connective tissue at bones |
pharynx | throat |
ureter | tube from kidney to urinary bladder |
adipose tissue | collection of fat cells |
thoracic | chest cavity surrounded by the ribs |
lumbar | waist region |
sarcoma | tumor of flesh tissue |
diaphragm | muscle separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities |
vertebra | the backbone |
trachea | the windpipe |
endoplasmic reticulum | canal-like structure in cytoplasm; protein synthesis |
pituitary gland | endocrine organ located in base of brain |
sacral region | region of the sacrum |
chondroma | tumor of the cartilage |
opposite of supine | prone |
pelvic cavity | surrounds the hip bone |
chondrosarcoma | malignant tumor of cartilage |
uterus | the womb |
urethra | tube from urinary bladder to outside body |
coccygeal | region of tailbone |
peritoneum | membrane surrounding abdominal organs |
umbilical region | area of the navel |