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Study Stack 1
SCI 220 Week 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | the study of the structure of the body |
| Physiology | the study of the function of the body |
| Subcutaneous | deepest layer of the skin, situated beneath the dermis and above the muscles and bones |
| Dermis | the middle layer of the skin, located between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue |
| Epidermis | the outer-most layer of the skin, serving as a protective barrier against external factors |
| Nucleus | a membrane-bound organelle found in eukaryotic cells, serving as the cell's control center |
| Bone | a rigid connective tissue that forms the main component of the skeletal system |
| Cartilage | a flexible connective tissue that provides support and cushioning in the body |
| Articulations/Joints | a point where two or more bones, or bone and cartilage, connect |
| Coronal Plane | a vertical plane that divides the body into front and back sections |