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Mary Hassan
Anatomy weeks 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Coronal plane | divides the body into anterior and posterior portions |
| rough endoplasmic reticulum | This site is the membranous organelle that conducts protein synthesis for proteins |
| Sagittal plane | divides the body into right and left sides |
| extracellular matrix | fluid environment that fills the spaces between the cells of the body |
| Arrector pili muscle | Attached to hair follicles to help the hair contract and cause goosebumps |
| Synovial membrane | Barrier inside the joints This helps the joint stay lubricated so they are not rubbing against each other |
| Stratum corneum | Outer later of the epidermis that has many functions This is the barrier that protect against most environmental substances |
| Pubic Symphysis | joint between the pubic portions of the coxal bone |
| lumbar vertebrae | vertebral bones that support the lower section of the back |
| Hyoid bone | This bone is in the front of the neck This bone assists in swallowing and speaking. This is the only floating bone |
| Lacrimal bone | Facial bones that are small and fragile it makes up the frontal inner wall of each orbit or eye socket |