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accessory / auxiliary

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this term is applied to a lesser structure that resembles a similar organ in structure and function, such as the accessory pancreatic duct

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albumin

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a protein found in blood plasma

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alimentary canal

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the digestive system tube from the mouth to the anus, including the mouth or buccal cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines

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anatomy

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the branch of science dealing with the study of the structure of the body

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anastomoses

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the connection between vessels; the union of 2 vessels going to the same body part

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anterior / ventral

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before or in front of; refers to the front side of the body or structure

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appendicular skeleton

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the 126 bones that make up the pectoral girdle, upper extremities, pelvic girdle, and lower extremities

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articulation

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the connection between 2 or more bones; a joint

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axial skeleton

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the 80 bones composing the skull, vertebrae, thorax, and hyoid bone; the central structure to which the appendicular skeleton is attached

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bilateral symmetry

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refers to the symmetry of paired organs or to an organism whose right and left halves are similar images of each other

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biliary

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pertaining to bile

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biliary tract

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the organs (liver and gall bladder) and ducts that participate in the secretion, storage, and delivery of bile to the duodenum

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bladder

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a membranous sac or receptacle for secretion or excretion

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buccal

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relating to the cheek or mouth

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cardiology

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the study of the heart

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carotid canal

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the canal or passageway in the temporal bone through which the internal carotid artery passes

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central

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situated at or pertaining to a center or central point

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colon

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the part of the large intestine beginning with the ascending colon and ending with the sigmoid colon

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conchae

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means shell; ridges in the walls of the nasal cavity

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condyle

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a curved protuberance at the end of a bone forming part of a structure

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deep

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below the surface or toward the central part of a structure

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cystic

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of or pertaining to a sac like structure

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curvature

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a normal or abnormal bending away; an arc

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detoxification

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reduction of the harmful properties of a poisonous substance

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distal
farther away from the point of attachment or from the trunk; opposite of proximal
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dorsal
posterior; toward the back; opposite of anterior
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eminence
a prominence or projection
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endocrine
pertaining to a ductless gland that secretes directly into the bloodstream
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exocrine
pertaining to a gland that delivers its secretion through a duct
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external
pertaining to the exterior; the opposite of internal
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external auditory meatus
the lateral, outer opening of the ear or auditory canal
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fontanel
a temporarily unossified area on the surface of the cranium of an infant
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fossa
a shallow depression
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gland
a secretory organ or structure that can manufacture a secretion
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heterocrine
a gland that has both endocrine and exocrine functions
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histology
the study of tissues
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inferior
beneath; lower; undersurface of an organ or a structure below another structure. the opposite of superior
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integumentary
relating to the outer surface of a structure
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internal
within the body; within or on the inside; the opposite of external
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islets of langerhans / pancreatic islets
clusters of cells in the pancreas that produce insulin
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joint
the connection between 2 bones; an articulation
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lateral
pertaining to the side of the body, away from the median plane
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lobes
well defined parts of an organ separated by boundaries
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mandibular fossa
the depression in the temporal bone into which the condyle of the mandible fits
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meatus
a passage or opening through a bone
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medial
pertaining to the middle, toward the median plane of the body
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myology
the study of muscles
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nares
openings of the nose; nostrils
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nasal septum
the partition that divides the nasal cavity
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neurology
the study of the nervous system
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oral
pertaining to the mouth
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orifice
the entrance or outlet of any anatomical structure; an opening
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ossicles
any small bone
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parietal
pertaining to, or forming, the wall of a cavity
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pectoral
pertaining to the front of the chest
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peripheral
located at. or pertaining to, the outer surface of the body or body part; located away from the center
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perpendicular
at right angles to another surface
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pH / potential of hydrogen
a number signifying the acidity or alkalinity of a solution
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portal
an entrance to an organ
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posterior / dorsal
behind or in back of; refers to the back side of the body or structure; opposite of anterior
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protuberance
an anatomic landmark that appears as a blunt projection
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proximal
nearest to the point of attachment of a limb to the trunk of the body, the opposite of distal
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pubic symphysis
the slightly moveable junction of the anterior portion of the os coxae
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pyloric sphincter
the smooth muscle around the exit of the stomach into the duodenum
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respiratory
referring to the organ system that carries out the gas exchange
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salivary
pertaining to or or the formation of saliva
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salivary gland
one of the 3 pair of glands that secretes saliva into the mouth
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septum
a wall dividing 2 cavities
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serum
blood plasma, excluding the clotting factors; the watery, amber colored portion of the blood after coagulation occurs
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sesamoid bone
bone shaped like a sesame seed, a bone embedded in a tendon
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sinus
a paranasal cavity within a bone; a dilated channel for venous blood
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sphincter
a circular muscle constricting an orifice
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superficial
pertaining to or situated near the surface of the body or body part
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superior
toward the top of the head; a structure situated above another structure; the opposite of inferior
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suprarenal / adrenal
located on the superior portion of the kidney
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sutural
relating to the line of the union in an immovable articulation, such as between the cranial bones
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symphysis
a joint in which the bones are connected by fibrocartilage
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system
a group of organs arranged for the performance of a specific function
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tunic
a covering or layer
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urinary
pertaining to the secretion or storage of urine
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urinary system
composed of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, the function of which is to filter wastes from the bloodstream
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valve
any one of various membranous structures in a hollow organ or passage that temporarily closes to permit the flow of fluid in one direction only
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vascular
pertaining to or composed of vessels
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vascular system
the blood vessels, including arteries, capillaries, veins, and lymphatics
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ventral
located toward the front of the body; anterior
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vermiform appendix
a narrow, worm shaped tube connected to the cecum
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visceral
pertaining to the internal organs contained within a cavity
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viscosity
resistance to the flow of a liquid
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zygomatic
pertaining to the cheekbone

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