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abdominal
pertaining to the abdomen
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abdominal cavity
superior portion of the abdominopelvic cavity
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abdominal region
abdominal region of the body
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abdominopelvic cavity
ventral cavity consisting of the abdominal and pelvic cavities.
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adipose
fat. connective tissue
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anatomical position
used to describe positions and relationships of structures in the human body
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anterior
directional term meaning near of the front or belly of the body
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apex
directional term meaning summit or tip
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base
directional term meaning bottom or lower part
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blood
major component of the hematic system. water plasma, RBC,WBC, and platlets
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body
a whole living individual
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bone
connective tissue,organ of musculoskeletal system. provides body support and muscle attachment
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brachial
pertaining to the arm
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brachial region
arm region of the body
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brain
center for all thought, memory, judgement and emotion
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cardiac muscle
involuntary muscle found in the heart.
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cardiology
branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the cardiovascular system
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cardiovascular system
system that transports blood to all areas of the body. includes the heart and blood vessels
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cartilage
strong, flexible connective tissue found in several locations of the body
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caudal
directional term meaning toward the feet/tail or below
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cell
basic unit of life. building block
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cell membrane
outermost boundary of the cell
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cephalic
directional term meaning toward the head or above
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cephalic region
head region of the body
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cervical
pertaining to the neck or cervix
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cervical region
neck region of the body
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connective tissue
supporting and protecting tissue in the body structures. adipose, blood, bone, fibrous, loose, cartilage
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coronal plane
frontal plane
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coronal section
frontal section
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cranial
pertaining to the skull
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cranial cavity
dorsal body cavity. contains the skull and brain
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cross-section
internal view of the body produced by a slice perpendicular to the long axis
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crural
pertaining to the legs
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cural region
lower extremity region of the body
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cytoplasm
watery internal environment of a call
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deep
directional term meaning away from the surface of the body
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dermatology
branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the integumentary system
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diaphragm
major muscle of inspiration. separates thoracic from abdominal cavity
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digestive system
system that digest food and absorbs nutrients. includes mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gall bladder, anus. GI tract
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distal
directional term meaning located farthest from the point of attachment of the body
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dorsal
directional term meaning near or on the back or spinal cord side of the body
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dorsum
refers to the posterior region of the back of the body
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endocrine system
system that consists of glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream rather than into a duct. includes thyroid, adrenal, parathyroid, pituitary, pancreas, testes, ovaries, and thymus
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endocrinology
branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the endocrine system
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epigastric
pertaining to above the stomach. an anatomical division of the abdomen, the middle section of the upper row
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epithelial
pertaining to the skin
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epithelial tissue
tissue found throughout the body as the skin, the outer coverings of organs, and the inner lining of tubular or hollow structures
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epithelium
epithelial tissue composed of close packed cells that form the covering for and lining of the body structures
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female reproductive system
system responsible for producing eggs for reproduction and provides place for growing baby. organs include ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and mammary glands
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frontal plane
vertical plane that divides the body into front and back sections
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frontal section
sectional view of the body produced by a cut along the frontal plane
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gastroenterology
branch of medicine specializing in the gastrointestinal system
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gluteal
pertaining to the buttocks
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gluteal region
refers to the buttocks region of the body
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gynecology
branch of medicine specializing in the conditions of the female reproductive system.
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hematic system
system that consists of plasma and blood- RBC, WBC, platelets. responsible for transporting oxygen, protecting against pathogens and controlling bleeding
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hematology
branch of medicine specializing in the conditions of the hematic system
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histology
the study of tissues
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horizontal plane
transverse plane
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hypogastric
pertaining to below the stomach. anatomical division of the abdomen, the middle section of the bottom row
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immunology
branch of medicine specializing in the conditions of the lymphatic and immune systems
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inferior
directional term meaning towards the feet/tail or below
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integumentary system
the skin and it's appendages. includes oil glands, sweat glands, hairs, nails. sense organs that allow us to respond to pain, pressure, touch and temperature. largest organ in the body
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lateral
directional term meaning to the side
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left hypochondriac
an anatomical division of the abdomen. the left side of the upper row.
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left illiac
anatomical division of the abdomen, the left side of the upper row
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left lower quadrant
a clinical division of the abdomen. contains the left lobe of the liver, spleen, stomach, portion of the pancreas, portion of the small and large intestines.
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longitudinal section
a internal view of the body produced by a lengthwise slice along the axis of a structure
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lymphatic system
system that helps the body fight infection. organs include spell, lymph nodes and, lymph vessels
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male reproductive system
system responsible for producing sperm for reproduction. organs include testes, vas deferens, prostate, urthera and penis
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medial
directional term meaning near the center of the body
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median plane
saggital plane
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mediastinum
central region of the chest cavity, includes the heart, aorta, esophagus, trachea.
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muscle fibers
bundles of muscle tissue that forms a muscle
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muscle tissue
tissue that shortens it's length and thus provides movement.
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muscular
pertaining to muscles
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musculoskeletal system
system that provides support for the body and provides movement. organs include muscles, tendons, joints, bones, cartilage
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nephrology
branch of medicine that specializes in conditions of the urinary system
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nerves
structures in the nervous system that conduct electrical impulses from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and organs of the body
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nervous system
system that coordinates all the conscious and subconscious activities of the body. organs include the brain, spinal cord and nerves
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nervous tissue
conducts electrical impulses to and from the brain and the rest of the body
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neural
pertaining to the nerves
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neurology
branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the nervous system
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neurons
name for an individual nerve cell
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neurosurgery
branch of medicine specializing in surgery on the nervous system
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nucleus
organelle that contains the DNA
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obstetrics
branch of medicine that treats women during pregnancy, during birth and immediately after childbirth
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opthalmology
branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the eye
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organic
pertaining to organs
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organs
groups of different types of tissues coming together to perform special functions
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orthopedic surgery
branch of medicine specializing the surgical treatment of the musculoskeletal system
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orthopedics
branch of medicine specializing in the treatment of diseases in the musculoskeletal system
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otorhinolaryngology
branch of medicine that treats diseases of the ears nose and throat
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parietal layer
outer pleural layer around the lungs. lines the inside of the chest cavity
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parietal pluera
outer layer of the serous membrane lining the thoracic cavity
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parietal peritoneum
outer layer of the serous membrane lining the abdominopelvic cavity
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pelvic
pertaining to the pelvis
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pelvic cavity
the inferior portion of the abdominopelvic cavity
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pelvic region
lowest anterior region of the trunk
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pericardial cavity
cavity formed by the serous membrane sac surrounding the heart
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peritoneal
pertaining to the peritoneum
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peritoneum
membrane sac that lines the abdonimopelvic cavity and surrounds the organs
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plueral
pertaining to the pluera
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pleural cavity
cavity formed by serous membrane sac surrounding the lungs
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posterior
directional term meaning toward the back or spinal cord of the body
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proctology
branch of medicine specializing in the lower gastrointestinal system
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prone
directional term meaning lying horizontal face down
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proximal
directional term meaning located closest to the attachment point of the body
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pubic
pertaining to the pubis, one of the pelvic bones
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pubic region
genital region of the body
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pulmonology
branch of medicine specializing in the respiratory system
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respiratory system
system that brings oxygen into the lungs and expels carbon dioxide. organs include lungs, trachea, larynx, pharynx, nose, bronchial tubes
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right hypochondriac
an anatomical division of the abdomen. right upper row
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right illiac
anatomical division of the abdomen. the right lower row. also called the inguinal
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right lower quadrant
clinical division of the abdomen. contains portions of the small and large intestine, right ovary and fallopian tube, appendix and right ureter
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right lumbar
an anatomical division of the abdomen. the right middle row
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right upper quadrant
clinical division of the abdomen. it contains the right lobe of the liver, the gallbladder, a portion of the pancreas and portions of the small and large intestine
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sagittal plane
vertical plane that divides the body into left and right sections
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skeletal muscle
a voluntary muscle that is attached to bones by a tendon
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smooth muscle
an involuntary muscle found in internal organs
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somatic
pertaining to the body
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special sense
the special sense organs perceive environmental stimuli. the eyes, ears nose and tongue.
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spinal
pertaining to the spine
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spinal cavity
a dorsal body cavity within the spinal column that contains the spinal cord
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spinal cord
the spinal cord provides a pathway for impulses traveling to and from the brain. it is a column of nerve fibers that extends from the medulla oblongata of the brain down to the level of the second lumbar vertebrae
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superficial
directional term meaning toward the surface of the body
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superior
directional term meaning towards the head or above
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supine
directional term meaning lying horizontally and face up
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systemic
pertaining to systems
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systems
several organs working in a compatible manner to perform a complex function or functions
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tendons
the strong connective tissue cords that attach skeletal muscles to bones
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thoracic
pertaining to the chest
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thoracic caivty
ventral cavity in the chest. area that contains the lungs and heart
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thoracic region
the chest region of the body
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thoracic surgery
branch of medicine specializing in surgery on the respiratory system and thoracic cavity
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tissues
found when cells of the same type are grouped to preform one activity.
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transverse plane
horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower sections
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transverse section
sectional view of the body produced by a cut along the transverse plane
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trunk
the torso region of the body
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umbillical
an anatomical division of the abdomen. middle section of the middle row
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upper extremities
the arms
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urinary system
system that filters wastes from the blood and excretes the wastes products in the form of urine. organs include the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra
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urology
branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the urinary system and male reproductive system
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ventral
directional term meaning near or on the front or belly side of the body
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vertebral
pertaining to the vertebrae
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vertebral region
the spinal column region of the body
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visceral
pertaining to the visceral or internal organs
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visceral layer
the inner pleural layer, it adheres to the surface of the lungs
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visceral peritoneum
the inner layer of the serous membrane encasing the abdominopelvic viscera
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visceral pleura
the inner layer of the serous membrane sac encasing the thoracic viscera
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