Human Body Flashcards
Superior
further above or out; higher in position.
Inferior
low or lower in position.
Anterior
situated before or at the front.
Posterior
situated behind or at the rear of; hinder
Proximal
situated toward the point of origin or attachment, as of a limb or bone.
Distal
situated away from the point of origin or attachment, as of a limb or bone; terminal.
Medial
situated in or pertaining to the middle; median; intermediate
Lateral
of or relating to the side; situated at, proceeding from, or directed to a side:
Epidermis
the outer layer of cells covering an organism, in particular.
Melanocytes
a mature melanin-forming cell, typically in the skin.
Melanin
a dark brown to black pigment occurring in the hair, skin, and iris of the eye in people and animals. It is responsible for tanning of skin exposed to sunlight.
Dermis.
the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, containing blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and other structures.
Pores
the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, containing blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and other structures.
Follicles
a small secretory cavity, sac, or gland, in particular.
Vertebrae
each of the series of small bones forming the backbone, having several projections for articulation and muscle attachment, and a hole through which the spinal cord passes.
Joints
a point at which parts of an artificial structure are joined
Ligaments
nANATOMY
a short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint.
Cartilage
firm, whitish, flexible connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints. It is more widespread in the infant skeleton, being replaced by bone during growth.
Osteoporosis
a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D.
Axial skeleton
The axial skeleton is the part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of a vertebrate.
Appendicular skeleton
The appendicular skeleton is the portion of the skeleton of vertebrates consisting of the bones that support the appendages
