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Anatomy 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |