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Karina DIaz-Cervante
Anatomy Weeks 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the anatomical position? | The body is in an erect, or standing, posture with the arms at the sides and palms turned forward. The head and feet are also pointing forward. |
| What are the upper regions of the abdominopelvic cavity called? | Right hypochondriac region, epigastric region, and left hypochondriac region. |
| What is the octet rule? | Atoms with fewer or more than 8 electrons in the outer energy level will attempt to lose, gain, or share electrons with other atoms to achieve stability. |
| What are chemical bonds? | Two types unite atoms into groupings such as crystals and molecules. |
| What are gap junctions? | Membrane channels of adjacent plasma membranes that adhere to each other. |
| What is the cytoskeleton made up of? | Tiny, flexible fibers and rigid, rodlike pieces. |
| What is histogenesis? | The process of the primary germ layers differentiating into different kinds of tissue. |
| What is the function of the nervous tissue? | Rapid regulation and integration of body cavities. |
| What is another name for cancellous bone? | Spongy bone or trabecular bone. |
| What does the vertebral column consists of ? | 24 vertebra plus the sacrum and coccyx. |