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Lucy Wachira
Anatomy Weeks 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Superior | Toward the head |
| Dorsal | The space that encloses the brain and spinal cord forms one continuous cavity |
| Element | A substance that cannot be broken down or decomposed into two or more different substances |
| Chemical Bond | A force holding two atoms together |
| Cytoplasm | The inside of the cell is composed largely of a gel-like substance |
| Gap Junction | Type of junction is formed when membrane channels of adjacent plasma membranes adhere to each other |
| Hypodermis | The structure that lies deep to the dermis and forms a connection between the skin and the underlying structures of the body |
| Fibrocartilage | The strongest and most durable type of cartilage |
| Diaphysis | The main shaft-like portion of a long bone |
| Myeloid Tissue | Bone marrow is a specialized type of soft, diffuse connective tissue |