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1
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Anatomy

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The study of Structure

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Physiology

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Study of Body Function

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Appendicular

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Pertaining to the upper and lower limbs

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Pericardium

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Membrane surrounding the heart

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Cerebrum

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Largest portion of the brain

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Append

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To hang something

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Cardi

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Heart

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Cerebr

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Brain

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ology

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the study of

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Artery

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Vessel which carries blood from the heart ( usually Oxygenated)
Artery is Latin for “Air Holder”

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Genitals

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Structures associated with reproduction

from the word Genesis meaning birth

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1st Trimester

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0-12 weeks

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2nd Trimester

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13-28 weeks

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3rd Trimester

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29-40 weeks

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Anatomical Stance

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Standing upright, face forward, and palms forward

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Carotid

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Arteries in neck which take blood to the brain

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Carotid

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Meaning Stupor, if press on carotid arteries you decrease blood flow to the brain and go into stupor

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Uterus

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Female reproductive organ which houses a growing individual

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Microscopic Anatomy

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Studying the cells and tissues of the body with the aid of light and electron microscopes

  • Light provides up to 1000 x magnification
  • Electron provides over 30,000 x magnification
  • both used to observe dead tissue
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Transmission Electron Microscopes

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Electrons pass through tissues to show what’s in

side

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Scanning Electron Microscopes

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Electrons scan the surface of tissue to provide 3-D images

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MRI (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

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Using radio waves and magnets to provide a view of the anatomy of the body

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Functional MRI

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Combines physiology with anatomy by picking up amounts of oxygen consumption in different part of the body

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CT Scan (Computed Axial Tomography)

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Uses X-rays to view sections of the body

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PET Scan (Position Emission Tomography)

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Uses radioactive materials to localize whatever you’re looking for

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Ultrasound

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Uses sound waves to produce an image of the body’s internal structure(s)

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Subatomic Particles

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electrons, protons, neutrons

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Atom

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Hydrogen atom, lithium atom

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Molecule

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water molecule, glucose molecule

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Macromolecule

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Protein molecule, DNA molecule

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Organelle

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Mitochondrion, Golgi apparatus, nucleus

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Cell

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Muscle cell, nerve cell

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Tissue

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Simple squamous epithelium, loose connective tissue

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Organ

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Skin, femur, heart, kidney

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Organ System

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integumentary system, skeletal system, digestive system

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Organism

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Human

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Integumentary Organs

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Organs:Skin, Hair, nails, sweat gland, sebaceous glands

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Skeletal Organs

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Organs:Bones, Ligaments, cartilages

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Integumentary Functions

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Functions:Protect tissues, regulate body temperatures, support sensory receptors

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Skeletal Functions

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Provide framework, protect soft tissues, provide attachments for muscles, produce blood cells, store inorganic salts

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Muscular Organs

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Muscles

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Muscular Functions

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Cause movement, maintain posture, produce body heat

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Nervous Organs

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Brain, Spinal cord, nerves, sense organs

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Nervous Functions

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Detect changes, receive and interpret sensory information, stimulate muscles and glands

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Endocrine Organs

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Glands that secrete hormones (pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries, testes, pineal gland, and thymus)

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Endocrine Functions

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Control metaboluc activities of body structure

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Cardiovascular Organs

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Heart, arteries, capillaries, veins

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Cardiovascular Functions

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Move blood through blood vessels and transport substances throughout body

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Lymphatic Organs

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Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, thymus, spleen

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Lymphatic Functions

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Return tissue fluid to the blood, carry certain absorbed food molecules, defend the body against infection

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Digestive Organs

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Mouth, tongue, teeth, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small and large intestines

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Digestive Functions

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Receive, break down, and absorb food; eliminate un absorbed material

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Respiratory Organs

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Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx,trachea, bronchi, lungs

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Respiratory Functions

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Intake and output of air, exchange of gases between air and blood

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Urinary Organs

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Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra

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Urinary Functions

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Remove wastes from blood, maintain water and electrolyte balance, store and transport urine

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Reproductive Organs

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Male:Scrotum, testes, epididymides, ductus deferentia, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral glands, urethra, penis

Female:Ovaries, Uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, clitoris, vulva

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Reproductive Functions

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Produce and maintain egg cells, receive sperm cells, support development of an embryo and function in birth process

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Axial

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Head, neck, trunk

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Homeostasis

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Maintaining inside and out

61
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Body cavity are located _____

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axial or trunk

62
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Our ____is the largest organ by weight

63
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Water Characteristics

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A chemical Substance

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Water Use

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For metabolic processes, as a medium for metabolic reactions, to transport substances, and to regulate body temperature

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Food Characteristics

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Various chemical Substances

66
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How much water are you supposed to have a day?

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Body weight divide by 2 and divide by 8

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Food Use

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To supply energy and raw materials for the production of necessary substances and for the regulation of vital reactions

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Oxygen Characteristics

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A Chemical Substance

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Oxygen Use

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To help release energy from food substances

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Heat Characteristics

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A form of energy

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Heat Use

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To help regulate the rates of metabolic reactions

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Pressure Characteristics

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Pressure Use

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Atmospheric pressure for breathing; hydro-static pressure to help circulate blood

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Homeostasis

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The body’s maintenance of a stable environment
Controlled primarily by the nervous and endocrine systems
Maintained through homeostatic mechanisms, all of which have. receptors, control center, effectors

75
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Major features of the human body include body ______, various types of _______ and ________

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Cavities, membrane, and organ systems

76
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Body cavities are located in the ___ portions of the body

77
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All body cavities are lined with ______

78
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the diaphragm is shaped like a _____.

79
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Diaphragm separates _____ and ___ cavities

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Thoracic and AP

80
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Name the body cavities of the head

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Cranial
Middle ear
nasal
oral 
frontal sinuses
 orbital 
Spehenoidal sinus
81
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Visceral pleura

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cover the lung

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Visceral pericardium

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All of the membranes are serous _______.

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Medial vs. Lateral

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Medial is closer to midline; lateral is closer to the side.

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Proximal vs. distal

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proximal is closer to the trunk; distal is farther away from the trunk.

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Superior vs. Inferior

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above vs pleural

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Anterior vs. Posterior

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front vs back

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Dorsal and ventral

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Back and Front

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Cran

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Cranial

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pertaining to the part of the skull that surrounds the brain

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Dors

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dorsal

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position toward the back of the body

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Homeo

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Homeostasis

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Maintenance of a stable internal environment

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Meta

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Metabolism

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Chemical changes in the body

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Nas

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Nasal

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Pertaining to the nose

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Orb

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Orbital

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Pertaining to the portion of the skull that encircles an eye

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Pariet

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Parietal Membrane

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Membrane that lines the wall of a cavity

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Pelv

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Peri

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Pelvic activity

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basin-shaped cavity enclosed by the pelvic bones

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Pericardial membrane

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Membrane that surrounds the heart

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Pleur

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Pleural Membrane

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Membrane that encloses the lungs within the rib cages

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Stasis

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Standing Still

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Homeostasis

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Maintenance of stable environment

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Super

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Superior

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Referring to a body part located above another

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