throughout the body Flashcards
anatomy
the structure, shape an parts of organisms.
Body
the entire structure of an individual.
Body hair
any hair on the body that does not grow on the scalp.
Bone
the rigid part of the skeleton that forms the internal structure of the body.
Cartilage
a somewhat flexible structural tissue that helps to form the shape of the nose and ears and is an important part of most joints.
Cell
the smallest basic structural and functional unit of the body capable of independent function.
Disc
any flat, circular portion of the body, especially the dividers between the bones of the spinal column.
Duct
a canal or passage in the body shaped like a tube and used for carrying secretions.
Flesh
the soft tissue that covers the bones of the body, mainly muscle tissue and fat.
Joint
a connecting point of two bones that usually, but not always, allows for motion.
Ligament
a band of tough, fibrous tissue that connect bones at a joint or supports an organ.
Limb
one of the jointed extensions of the body used for locomotion or grasping.
Lobe
a rounded subdivision of an organ or body part.
Membrane
a thin, flexible layer of tissue.
Muscle
body tissue that contracts to create movement.