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Anatomy week 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dorsal cavity | The body cavity that encloses the brain and spinal cord in one continuous space. |
| Ventral Cavity | The body cavity located on the anterior side, which includes the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities. |
| Coronal Plane | A vertical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections. |
| Centrosome | The area of cytoplasm near the nucleus that organizes microtubules and is key for cell division. |
| Golgi Apparatus | Membranous organelle that modifies, packages, and distributes proteins from the rough ER; has a cis and trans face. |
| Peroxisome | Membranous organelle containing oxidase and catalase enzymes that break down toxins and fatty acids. |
| Osteon | The cylinder-shaped structural unit of compact bone. |
| Stratum Corneum | The most superficial layer of the epidermis, composed of keratinized cells. |
| Fibrocartilage | Strong cartilage that contains abundant collagen fibers; found in intervertebral discs and symphysis pubis. |
| Myeloid Tissue | Specialized soft connective tissue in bones that produces blood cells; also called bone marrow. |