Chapter 4 Flashcards
Abdominal Cavity
liver, Gallbladder,Spleen, intestines, kidneys,pancreas
Abdominopelvic Cavity
space between the diaphram and groin
Anaplasia
change in structure of cells
Anatomical Position
standiing with head and feet pointing forward
Anterior
Front of the body, belly side
Aplasia
developmental failure
Cardiac Muscle
muscular wall of heart
Caudal
the tail end
Cell
smallets , numerous unit of living matter
Cell Membrane
semipermeable barrier covering outer layer of cell
Cervical Vertebrae
segments of spinal column c1-c7
Chromosomes
control functions of growth, repair, and reproduction
Coccyx
the tail bone
Connective Tissue
supports and binds body tissue and parts
Cranial
skull or cranium
Cranial Cavity
contains the brain
Deep
away from the surface toward the inside of the body
Distal
farthest from the trunk of the body
Dorsal
the back
Dorsum
back or posterior surface of a part
Dysplasia
abnormal development of tissues or organs
Epigastric Region
located between the right and left hypochondriac regions
Epitheal Tissue
covers internal and external organs of the body
Frontal Plane
vertical palne from head to toes
Genes
chromosomes that transmit hereditary characteristics
Histologist
one who specializes in the study of tissues
Hyperplasia
increase in number of cells of a body part
Hypochondriac Region
right and left regions of upper abdomen
Hypogastric Region
middle section of lower abdomen
Hypoplasia
incomplete or underdeveloped organ or tissue
Inferior
below or downward toward the tail or feet