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Vocabulary Unit 16
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Term | Definition |
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Cranium | The skull; bones that enclose the brain |
Diffraction | The breaking or spreading of light as if moves through a narrow slit or around the sharp edge of an obstacle. |
Ligament | A band of strong, flexible tissue that connects bones or holds organs in place |
Pelvis | The basin-shaped cavity formed by the hipbones and the lower end of the backbone. |
Refraction | A "break" or change of direction of light, sound, or water waves as they pass from one transparent substance into another with different density. |
Retina | The inner membrane at the back of the eye that is sensitive to light and color |
Sternum | A bone in the chest that connects the ribs and collarbone |