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Anatomy
Weeks:6-12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Teres minor | A small muscle in the shoulder that helps rotate the arm outward. |
| Flexor | A muscle that bends a joint |
| Cell-mediated | A type of immune response where cells attack infected or abnormal cells. |
| Adventitia | The outer layer of connective tissue around organs like the esophagus or blood vessels. |
| Infundibulum | A funnel shaped structure, often referring to parts of the brain or reproductive organs. |
| Coccygeal | Related to the coccyx or tailbone at the bottom of the spine. |
| Vestibulocochlear | Referring to the nerve that helps with hearing and balance. |
| Nervous system | The body system made of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that controls body functions and responses. |
| Sensory neurons | Nerve cells that carry information from the body to the brain or spinal cord. |
| Trachea | The windpipe; a tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs |