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flanges
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Flanges
Definition
finger and toes of the body
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Anatomy
Definition
human body structure, as seen by naked eye
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Physiology
Definition
study functions and activities performed by body structure
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Histology
Definition
tiny structures found in tissue
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Cells
Definition
basic unit of living things
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Nucleus
Definition
dense active protoplasm, found in center of cell
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Cytoplasm
Definition
Protoplasm of cell, watery fluid needed for cell growth, reproduction
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Cell Membrane
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Part thata encloses protoplasm.
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Metabolism
Definition
Chemical process in cells, nourishes and carries out activities.
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Anabolism
Definition
Process where body stores water, food for time when substance is needed.
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Catabolism
Definition
Process breaking down compounds releasing energy that has been stoared.
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Tissue
Definition
Collection of similiar cells that perform a particuliar function.
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Organs
Definition
Structures composed of specialized tissues, perform specific functions.
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System
Definition
Group of body organs acting together to perform function/functions.
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Body System
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Body organs acting together to perform one or more functions.
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11 Body Systems
Definition
Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Excretory, Integumentary, Immune, Muscular, Nervous, Reproductive, Respiratory, Skeletal
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Organs
Definition
Brain, Eyes, Heart, Kidney, Liver, Lungs, Skin, Stomach/Intestines.
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Primary Functions of Skeleton
Definition
Shape and Support, Protect Internal Structure, Store calcium, etc.
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Bones
Definition
There are 206.
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Bones of Hand & Arm
Definition
Humerus, Ulna, Radius
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Humerus Bone
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Largest of arm, elbow to shoulder
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Ulna Bone
Definition
Larger bond of lower arm, little finger side.
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Radius Bone
Definition
Smaller lower arm on thumb side.
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Carpus Bone
Definition
Wrist (8) small, held by ligaments.
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Metacarpus Bones
Definition
Palm of hand, contains 5 bones.
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Phalanges
Definition
Fingers, toes or digits (14).
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Muscular System
Definition
Covers, supports and shapes the skeletal tissue.
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Myology
Definition
Study of the muscles, and its structure. Over 600 Muscles.
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