IODA 100 - Def Words #6,7,8,9 Flashcards
Axial
Body region that comprises the head, neck & trunk
Anatomic Position
Body standing erect with face forward, feet together, arms hanging at the sides, & palms forward
Distal
Farther away from trunk of the body; opposite of proximal
Epithelial Tissues
Type of tissue that forms covering of all body surfaces
Frontal Plane
Vertical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) & posterior (back)
Posterior
Toward the back
Bone Marrow
Gelatinous material that produces white/red blood cells or platelets
Cancellous Bone
Lightweight bone, found in interior of bones
Pericardium
Double-walled sac that encloses the heart❤️
Red Blood Cells
Cells that contain the blood protein hemoglobin, which plays an essential role in oxygen transport; also known as erythrocytes
Buccal
Region of the head that refers to structures closest to the inner cheek
Cranium
8 bones that cover & protect the brain
Fossa
Hollow, grooved or depressed area in a bone
Greater Palantine
Nerve that serves the posterior hard palate & the posterior lingual gingiva
Occipital
Region of the head overlying the occipital bone & covered by the scalp
Plasma
Straw-coloured fluid that transports nutrients, hormones & waste products
Apex
Tapered end of each root tip
Cementum
Specialized, calcified connective tissue that covers the anatomic root of a tooth
Conception
Union of the male sperm & female ovum
Veins
Blood vessels that carry blood to the heart
Dentin
Hard portion of the root that surrounds the pulp & is covered by enamel on the crown & by cementum on the root
Embryology
Study of prenatal development
Exfoliation
Normal process of shedding primary teeth
Histology
Study of structure & function of body tissues on a microscopic level
Muscle Origin
Location where muscle begins; portion towards body midline
