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Anatomy Chapters 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | The study of body structure. |
| PH | "Power of hydrogen" indicates the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. |
| Cells | smallest and most numerous structural unit that possess and exhibits the basic characteristics of libing matter. |
| Serous Membrane | of the thoracic cavity is called the pleura and the abdominal cavity is known as the peritoneum. |
| Mucous Membrane | Line body cavities that open to the exterior of the body. Keeps the area moist and lubricated. |
| Compact Bone | cylinder shaped osteons that have bone cells cemented together. |
| Cancellous bone | "Spongy bone" has crisscrossing bony branches callled trabeculae in these spaces is red bone marrow. |
| Rectus Abdominus | Strongest abdominal muscle "six pack" |
| Diaphram | dome shaped muscle that flattens allowing air into the lungs. |