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Kristine Nelson
Anatomy Weeks 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Transverse plane | Divides the body into upper and lower parts |
| Ionic bond | Transfer of electrons |
| Cells | Fundamental organizational unit of life |
| Nucleus | Houses the genetic code, dictates protein synthesis, essential role in cell transport, metabolism and growth |
| Coronal or frontal | back and front or anterior & posterior |
| Covalent bond | sharing of electrons |
| Hair papilla | Portion of the hair root that contains a single capillary cluster |
| Basement membrane | Acellular layer that acts as a selective filter and a scaffold for regenerating epithelial cells |
| Periosteum | dense, white fibrous membrane that covers bone except at joint surface |
| Femur | longest and heaviest bone in the body |