Terms Related To Organs Ch. 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Lumen
A
Hollow area inside organ
EX: stomach, intestine, blood vessels, and bladder
2
Q
Luminal
A
Of or near lumen
3
Q
Central
A
Near center
EX: central nervous system
4
Q
Peripheral
A
Near boundary
5
Q
Medullary
A
Inner region of an organ
6
Q
Cortical
A
Outer region of an organ
7
Q
Basal
A
Near base or bottom
8
Q
Apical
A
Near top
