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Amarah P
Anatomy Weeks 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sagittal Plane | an imaginary vertical plane that divides the human body into left and right halves |
| Coronal Plane | a vertical plane that divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) sections |
| Transverse Plane | an imaginary, horizontal line that divides the body into top (superior) and bottom (inferior) sections |
| Isotope | An element that contains the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons |
| Cell | the fundamental, membrane-bound unit of life and the basic building block of all living organisms and tissues |
| nucleus | A spherical membrane-bound structure that contains the genetic material of the cell and is often referred to as the " command center" of the cell |
| Adipose Tissue | a specialized connective tissue that plays crucial roles in energy storage, insulation, and hormone production |
| Melanin | a pigment that gives skin, hair, and eyes their color, and its main function is to protect the skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation |
| Diaphysis | The main shaft-like portion of a long bone |
| connective tissue | a pigment that gives skin, hair, and eyes their color, and its main function is to protect the skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation |