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Spechall Hughes
Anatomy weeks 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sagittal plane | Vertical plane that divides the human body into left and right halves |
| Coronal plane | a vertical plan that divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) sections |
| Transverse plane | a horizontal plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts |
| Catabolism | Reactions that break down compound into simpler ones to release energy |
| Anabolism | Reactions that combine simple molecules to form complex ones |
| Nerve Cell | Conduct signals to the nervous system |
| Nucleus | Central structure in a eukaryotic cell |
| Mitochondria | Organelles within cells responsible for generating most of the cell's energy through cellular respiration |
| Eccrine Glands | Most numerous, small and distributed over the entire body except for a few areas |
| Sebaceous Glands | Secrete sebum, an oily substance that keeps hair and skin soft and prevents water loss |
| Diaphysis | Main shaft of long bone, cylinder shape, and thick compact bone provide strong support w/o added weight |
| Axial Skeleton | Skull, Rib cage, vertebral column, sacrum, coccyx |