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Module 3: Skin and Bones
Terminology
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Anatomy
10th Grade
10/31/2012

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Epidermis
Definition
The outer portion of the skin, formed by epithelial tissue which rests on the dermis
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Dermis
Definition
Dense irregular connective tissue that forms the deep layer of the skin
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Hypodermis
Definition
Loose connective tissue underneath the dermis which connects the dermis to muscle or bone
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Hemopoiesis
Definition
The process of manufacturing blood cells
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Compact bone
Definition
Dense bone matrix enclosing only a few small spaces
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Cancellous bone
Definition
Bone with many small spaces or cavities surrounding the bone matrix
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Ossification
Definition
Bone formation
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Articular cartilage
Definition
Hyaline cartilage that covers the ends of a bone in a joint
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Axial skeleton
Definition
The portion of the skeleton that supports and protects the head, neck, and trunk
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Appendicular skeleton
Definition
The portion of the skeleton that attaches to the axial skeleton and has the limbs attached to it
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Suture
Definition
A junction between flat bones of the skull
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Process
Definition
A projection on a bone
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Meatus
Definition
A passageway
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Foramen
Definition
A hole
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Sinus
Definition
A hollowed out space in a bone
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