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Anatomy 1-5
Term | Definition |
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Gross Anatomy | Study of body parts visible to the naked eye |
Microscopic Anatomy | Study of the body on the cellular level |
Anatomy | Study of the body structure |
Physilogy | Study of how the body works |
Atom | Base unit of all living things |
Catabolism | Breaking down of complex compounds into simple compounds |
Hydrophilic | Water loving |
Hydrophobic | Water fearing |
Microfilament | Smallest of the 3 cell fibers |
Extracellular Matrix (ECM) | Jelly-like substance between cells |
Endocrine Glands | Glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream |
Keratin | Protien found in the epidermis that eventually builds up the layers of the skin, hair and nails |
Diaphysis | Midshaft of bone responsible to support |
Axial Skeleton | "Center skelton" that includes the skull, ribs and spine. Consiting of 74 bones |
Appendicular Skeleton | "All the rest of the skeleton." Includes the shoulder girdle,arms, wrists, hands, fingers, pelvic girdle,legs, ankles, feet and toes. Consits of 126 bones |