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Chan Xu
Midterm 2 week 1- 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Simple squamous epithelium | Single layer of flat cells and nuclei. Reduces friction, controls vessel permeability, performs absorption and secretion. Alveoli or lungs, blood vessels, heart, kidneys, lining of body cavities. |
| Anterior | In front of |
| Posterior | In back of |
| Superior | Above |
| Inferior | Below |
| Cranial | Toward the head |
| Caudal | Toward the tail |
| Ventral | Belly side |
| Dorsal | Back |
| Medial | Toward mid line |
| Lateral | Away from the mid line |
| Proximal | Closer to attachment |
| Distal | Further form the attachment |
| Transverse plane | Cuts body into a superior and inferior |
| Frontal plane | Cuts body into anterior and posterior section |
| Sagittal | Cuts body into a right and left section |
| Mid-sagittal | Cuts body into a equal right and left portion |