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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| sagittal plane | The sagittal plane is an imaginary vertical plane that divides the human body into left and right halves. |
| coronal plane | The coronal plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) sections. |
| transverse plane | The transverse plane is an imaginary, horizontal line that divides the body into top (superior) and bottom (inferior) sections. It |
| molecule | a group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction. |
| ionic bond | a group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction. |
| covalent bond | A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed when atoms share one or more pairs of electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. |
| lysomes | an organelle in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells containing degradative enzymes enclosed in a membrane. |
| epidermis | the surface epithelium of the skin, overlying the dermis. |
| Which of the following bones form the framework of the hand? | metacarpals |