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Anatomy Weeks 1-6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Superior vs. Inferior | Superior = Toward the head or upper part of the body (UP) Inferior = Away from the head or toward the lower part of the body (DOWN) |
| Anterior vs. Posterior | Anterior = Toward the front of the body (FORWARD) Posterior = Toward the back of the body (BACKWARD) |
| Oxygen in the human body | Found mostly as a component of water, which makes up 70% of total body weight. |
| Most abundant element in the body with no known biological role | Calcium is essential, but the chart notes that silicon is the most abundant element in the body with no known biological role. |
| Normal Tissue Histology | A section of the Human Protein Atlas dictionary that provides representative human tissue sections stained with hematoxylin-eosin (HE) |
| Cell Structure (Immunofluorescence) | A section of the Human Protein Atlas dictionary describing subcellular compartments in human cell lines. |
| Pleura | The serous membrane of the thoracic cavity that surrounds the lungs. The parietal pleura lines the chest wall, the visceral pleura covers the lungs. |
| Skeletal System Functions | The skeletal system provides support and protection for the body’s organs, allows movement by serving as attachment points. |
| Bone Types | Long bones, Short bones, Flat bones, Irregular bones, Sesamoid bones |
| Types of Muscle Tissue | Visceral, Cardiac muscle, Skeletal muscle |