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Histology 2
Histology Medical Terms Ch. 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |