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Shannon Walker
Anatomy weeks 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Coronal plane | Divides the body into front and back; Anterior and posterior |
| Catabolism | Process in metabolism where larger molecules are broken down into smaller molecules, releasing energy in the process. |
| Exocrine gland | A gland that makes substances such as: sweat, tears, saliva, milk…releases them through a duct |
| Axial skeleton | Contains the bones of the skull, trunk and vertebrae |
| Appendicular Skeleton | Made up of bones in the limbs |
| Zygomatic process | Attachment of the temporal fascia |
| Proximal | Nearer to the center of the body or point of attachment |
| Distal | Away from the center of the body or point of attachment |
| Superior | Toward the head or upper part of the body |
| Lateral | Away from the midline of the body |