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Caitlyn Strickland
Anatomy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atoms | Atoms are the basic particles of the chemical elements and the fundamental building blocks of matter |
| Chemical Bonds | Chemical bonds are interactions that allow atoms to combine and form stable compounds. |
| pH | pH, quantitative measure of the acidity or basicity of aqueous or other liquid solutions. |
| Cell | cell the basic membrane-bound unit that contains the fundamental molecules of life and of which all living things are composed. |
| Microvilli | each of a large number of minute projections from the surface of some cells. |
| Epithelial Membrane | relating to or denoting the thin tissue forming the outer layer of a body's surface and lining the alimentary canal and other hollow structures: |
| Mental foramen | The mental foramen is located on the anterior surface of the mandible |
| Epiphysis | the end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft. |
| Dermis | the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis which forms the true skin, containing blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and other structures. |
| Fatty Tissue | Fatty tissue, also known as adipose tissue, is a specialized type of connective tissue that primarily functions as a storehouse for fats |