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Anatomy and Physiology Part 1 Flashcards

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abdominal

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anterior body trunk inferior to ribs

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anatomy

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the study of body structure

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cell

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the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms

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circulatory

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System is the transport and delivery system of the body

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digestive

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breaks down food into units that can be absorbed by the body

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endocrine

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the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect

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excretory

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removes waste from the body

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integumentary

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provides a protective barrier for the body, contains sensory receptors for pain, touch, temperature

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lymphatic

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returns fluid to cardiovascular system, detects, filters, and eliminates disease causing organisms.

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muscular

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moves bones and maintains posture

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nervous

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controls cell function with electrical signals

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organ

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a collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body

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physiology

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the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms

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reproductive

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producing new life or offspring

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respiratory

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adds oxygen to the blood and removes carbon dioxide from blood.

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skeletal

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protects major organs, provides levers and support for body movement

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system

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a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts

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thoracic

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pertaining to the chest

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tissue

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a part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function

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urinary

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of or relating to the function or production or secretion of urine

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cell membrane

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Outer, protective, semipermeable covering of a cell

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centrosome

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That area of cell cytoplasm that contains two centrioles; important in reproduction of the cell

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chromatin

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complex of macromolecules in the nucleus of a cell that contains DNA, RNA, and proteins; condenses into chromosomes during replication

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connective tissue

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body tissue that connects, supports, or binds body organs

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cytoplasm

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the fluid inside a cell; contains water, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, and salts

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dehydration

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insufficient amounts of fluid in the tissues

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edema

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swelling; excess amount of fluid in the tissues

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endoplasmic reticulum

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fine network of tubular structures in the cytoplasm of a cell; allows for the transport of materials in and out of the nucleus and aids in the synthesis and storage of protein

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epithelial tissue

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tissue that forms the skin and parts of the secreting glands, and that lines the body cavities

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Golgi apparatus

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that structure in the cytoplasm of a cell that produces, stores, and packages secretions for discharge from the cell

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lysosomes

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those structures in the cytoplasm of a cell that contain digestive enzymes to digest and destroy old cells, bacteria, and foreign matter.

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meiosis

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the process of cell division that occurs in gametes, or sex cells

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mitochondria

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those structures in a cell that provide energy and are involved in the metabolism of the cell

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mitosis

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process of asexual reproduction by which cells divide into two identical cells

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muscle tissue

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body tissue composed of fibers that produce movement

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nerve tissue

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body tissue that conducts or transmits impulses throughout the body

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nucleolus

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the spherical body in the nucleus of a cell that is important in reproduction of the cell

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nucleus

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the structure in a cell that controls cell activities such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction

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organelles

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structures in the cytoplasm of a cell, including the nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, lysosomes, and Golgi apparatus

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pathophysiology

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Study of biological and physical manifestation of disease

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pinocytic vesicles

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pocket like folds found in the cell membrane, allow large molecules such as proteins and fat to enter the cell

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protoplasm

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thick, viscous substance that is the physical basis of all living things

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abdominal cavity

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space below the chest containing organs such as the liver, stomach, gallbladder, and intestines; also called the abdomen

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abdominal regions

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right upper quadrant, left upper quadrant, left lower quadrant, and right lower quadrant

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anterior

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before or in front of

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body cavities

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Spaces within the body that contain vital organs.

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body planes

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reference planes for indicating the location or direction of body parts

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caudal

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pertaining to any tail or tail-like structure

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cranial

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pertaining to the skull

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cranial cavity

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Contains the brain

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51
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distal

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most distant or farthest from the trunk; center or middle

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dorsal

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pertaining to the back; in back of

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dorsal cavity

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cavity along the posterior side of the body made of the cranial cavity and the spinal cavity

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frontal plane

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vertical plane dividing the body or structure into anterior and posterior portions

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inferior

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below; under

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lateral

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pertaining to the side

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medial

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pertaining to the middle or midline

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midsagittal plane

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an imaginary lien drawn down the midline of the body to divide the body into a right side and a left side

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pelvic cavity

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the space bounded by the bones of the pelvis and containing the pelvic viscera

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posterior

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toward the back; behind

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proximal

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closest to the point of attachment or area of reference

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spinal cavity

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contains the spinal cord

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superior

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above, on top of, or higher than

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thoracic cavity

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contains the vertebrate body enclosed by the ribs between the diaphragm and the neck and containing the lungs and heart

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transverse plane

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imaginary line drawn through the body to separate the body into a top half and a bottom half

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ventral

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pertaining to the front, or anterior, part of the body; in front of

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ventral cavity

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contains the structures within the chest and abdomen

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constrict

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to contract or narrow; to make smaller

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crusts

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a scab; outer covering or coat

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cyanosis

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bluish color of the skin, nail beds, and/or lips due to an insufficient amount of oxygen in the blood

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dermis

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the skin

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dilate

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enlarge or expand; to make bigger

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epidermis

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the outer layer of the skin

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erythema

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redness of the skin

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integumentary

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pertaining to the skin or a covering

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jaundice

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yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes, frequently caused by liver or gallbladder disease

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macules

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a discolored but neither raised nor depressed spot or area on the skin

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papules

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solid, elevated spot or area on the skin

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pustules

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small, elevated, pus- or lymph-filled area of the skin

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sebaceous glands

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oil-secreting gland of the skin

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subcutaneous fascia

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layer of tissue that is under the skin and connects the skin to muscles and underlying tissues

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sudoriferous glands

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sweat-secreting gland of the skin

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vesicles

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blister; a sac full of water or tissue fluid

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wheals

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itchy, elevated areas with an irregular shape; insect bites and hives

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appendicular skeleton

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the bones that form the limbs or extremities of the body

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axial skeleton

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the bones of the skill, rib cage, and spinal column; the bones that form the trunk of the body

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carpals

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bone of the wrist

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clavicles

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collarbone

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diaphysis

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the shaft, or middle section, of a long bone

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endosteum

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membrane lining the medullary canal of a bone

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femur

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thigh bone of the leg; the longest and strongest bone in the body

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fibula

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outer and smaller bone of the lower leg

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fontanels

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a soft, membrane-covered space between the bones at the front and the back of a newborn’s skull

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foramina

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a passage or opening; a hole in a bone through which blood vessels or nerves pass

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humerus

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long bone of the upper arm

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ligaments

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fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone

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medullary canal

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inner, or central, portion of a long bone

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metacarpals

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bone of the hand between the wrist and each finger

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metatarsals

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bone of the foot between the instep and each toe

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os coxae

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the hipbone; formed by the union of the ilium, ischium, and pubis

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patella

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the kneecap

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periosteum

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fibrous membrane that covers the bones except at joint areas

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phalanges

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bones of the fingers and toes

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radius

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long bone of the forearm, between the wrist and elbow

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red marrow

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soft tissue in the epiphyses of long bones

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scapula

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shoulder blade or bone

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tarsals

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one of seven bones that forms the instep of the foot

108
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tibia

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inner and larger bone of the lower leg, between the knee and ankle

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ulna

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long bone in the forearm, between the wrist and elbow

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vertebrae

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bones of the spinal column

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yellow marrow

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soft tissue in the diaphyses of long bones

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abduction

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movement away from the midline

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adduction

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movement towards the midline

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cardiac muscle

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Striated, involuntary muscle found only in the heart

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contractability

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the ability to shorten forcibly

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contracture

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tightening or shortening of a muscle

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elasticity

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the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed

118
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excitability

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ability to respond to stimuli

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extensibility

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ability to be stretched

120
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extension

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increasing the angle between two parts; straightening a limb

121
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fascia

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fibrous membrane covering, supporting, and separating muscles

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flexion

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decreasing the angle between two parts; bending a limb

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insertion

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end or area of a muscle that moves when the muscle contracts

124
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involuntary

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independent action not controlled by choice or desire

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muscle tone

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state of partial muscle contraction providing a state of readiness to act

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origin

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end or area of a muscle that remains stationary when the muscle contracts

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rotation

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movement around a central axis; a turning

128
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skeletal muscle

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Vouluntary, striated muscle that moves bones, works in pairs and is attatched to bones by tendons

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tendons

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fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bones

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visceral muscle

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muscle connected to internal organs; involuntary or smooth muscle

131
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voluntary

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under one’s control; done by one’s choice or desire

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aortic valve

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flap or cusp located between the left ventricle of the heart and the aorta

133
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arteries

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blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart

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blood

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fluid that circulates through the vessels in the body to carry substances to all body parts

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capillaries

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blood vessel that connects arterioles and venues and allows for exchange of nutrients and gases between the blood and the body cells

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diastole

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period of relaxation of the heart

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endocardium

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serous membrane lining of the heart

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erythrocytes

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red blood cell

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hemoglobin

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the iron-containing pigment of the red blood cells; serves to carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues

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left atrium

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the left upper chamber of the heart that receives blood from the pulmonary veins

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left ventricle

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pumps oxygen rich blood to all parts of the body

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