Human Body

Question 1

Superior

Answer 1

further above or out; higher in position.

Question 2

Inferior

Answer 2

low or lower in position.

Question 3

Anterior

Answer 3

situated before or at the front.

Question 4

Posterior

Answer 4

situated behind or at the rear of; hinder

Question 5

Proximal

Answer 5

situated toward the point of origin or attachment, as of a limb or bone.

Question 6

Distal

Answer 6

situated away from the point of origin or attachment, as of a limb or bone; terminal.

Question 7

Medial

Answer 7

situated in or pertaining to the middle; median; intermediate

Question 8

Lateral

Answer 8

of or relating to the side; situated at, proceeding from, or directed to a side:

Question 9

Epidermis

Answer 9

the outer layer of cells covering an organism, in particular.

Question 10

Melanocytes

Answer 10

a mature melanin-forming cell, typically in the skin.

Question 11

Melanin

Answer 11

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.

Question 12

Dermis.

Answer 12

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.

Question 13

Pores

Answer 13

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.

Question 14

Follicles

Answer 14

a small secretory cavity, sac, or gland, in particular.

Question 15

Vertebrae

Answer 15

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.

Question 16

Joints

Answer 16

a point at which parts of an artificial structure are joined

Question 17

Ligaments

Answer 17

nANATOMY
a short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint.

Question 18

Cartilage

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

Osteoporosis

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

Axial skeleton

Answer 20

The axial skeleton is the part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of a vertebrate.

Question 21

Appendicular skeleton

Answer 21

The appendicular skeleton is the portion of the skeleton of vertebrates consisting of the bones that support the appendages