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StudyStack Set 1
StudyStack Set 1 - Week 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Epithelial | Tissue responsible for providing protection and sensation; also participates in secretion, absorption and excretion. |
| Connective | "Glue tissue"; responsible for adhering various organs to each other. |
| Muscle | Tissue responsible for movement |
| Nervous | Tissue responsible for relaying various communication throughout the body |
| Anterior | Referring to the front |
| Posterior | Referring to the back |
| Superior | Towards the head |
| Inferior | Towards the feet |
| Medullary | Inner portion or cavity of an organ |
| Cortical | Outer region or layer of an organ |
| Cervical | Type of vertebrae that comprises the neck; 7 total |
| Thoracic | Type of vertebrae that comprises the chest; 12 total |
| Lumbar | Type of vertebrae that comprises the lower back; 5 total |
| True ribs | Ribs that attach directly to the sternum |
| False ribs | Ribs that do not attach directly to the sternum; attaches to the sternum by proxy |
| Floating ribs | Ribs that have no attachment to the sternum |