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Anatomy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Epith Epithelium | the lining covering and glandular tissue of the body |
| Apical surface | exposed to the boys exterior to the cavity of an internal organ |
| Basement membrane | structure less material secreted by the cells |
| Squamous | cells flattened |
| Cuboidal | cube shaped cells |
| Columnar | column shaped cells |
| Simple epithelium | one layer |
| Stratified epithelium | two layers |
| Goblet cells | produces a lubricating mucus |
| Glands | retain their ducts and secrete |
| Extracellular matrix | structure less ground substance and fibers |
| Osseous tissue | composed of bone |
| Hyaline cartilage | abundant collagen fibers hidden by a rubbery matrix |
| Fibrocartilage | forms cushion like disks between vertebrae |