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Terminology
Ch 2
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08/21/2012

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Term
Anabolism
Definition
Process of building up complex materials from simple materials
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Catabolism
Definition
The process of breaking down complex materials
Term
Cell membrane
Definition
Structure surrounding & protecting the cell
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Chromosomes
Definition
Rod shaped structures in the nucleus that contains regions of DNA called, genes
Term
Cytoplasm
Definition
All material that is outside the nucleus, yet contained within the cell membrane
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DNA
Definition
Chemical found within each chromosome
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Endoplasmic reticulum
Definition
Canals within the cytoplasm
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Genes
Definition
Regions of DNA within each chromosome
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Karyotype
Definition
Photograph of an individual's chromosomes
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Metabolism
Definition
The total of the chemical processes in a cell; anabolism and catabolism
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Mitochondria
Definition
Structures in the cytoplasm in which foods are burned to release energy
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Nucleus
Definition
Control center of the cell
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Adipose tissue
Definition
Collection of fat cells
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Cartilage
Definition
Flexible connective tissue attached to bones at joints
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Epithelial cells
Definition
Skin cells that cover the external body surface & line internal surface of organs
Term
Histologist
Definition
Specialist in the study of tissues
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Larynx
Definition
Voice box, located in upper part of the trachea
Term
Pharynx
Definition
Throat, food passage way
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Pituitary gland
Definition
Endocrine gland at the base of the brain
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Thyroid gland
Definition
Endocrine gland that surrounds the trachea in the neck
Term
Trachea
Definition
Windpipe, tube that leads from the throat to the bronchial tube
Term
Ureter
Definition
1 of 2 tubes, each leading from a single kidney to the urinary bladder
Term
Urethra
Definition
Tube from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body
Term
Uterus
Definition
The organ that holds the fetus as it develops
Term
Viscera
Definition
Internal organs
Term
Cranial Cavity
Definition
Brain, pituitary gland
Term
Thoracic Cavity
Definition
Space in chest containing; heart, lungs, bronchial tubes, trachea, esophagus
Term
Spinal cavity
Definition
Space within the spinal column & containing the spinal cord
Term
Pelvic cavity
Definition
Space below the abdomen, contains; portions of the sm & lg intestines, rectum, urinary bladder, & reproductive organs
Term
Pleural cavity
Definition
Space btwn the pleural membranes
Term
Abdominal cavity
Definition
Space below the chest, containing; liver, stomach, gall bladder & intestines
Term
Diaphragm
Definition
Muscle separating the abdominal & thoracic cavities, aids in breathing
Term
Dorsal (posterior)
Definition
Pert to the back
Term
Mediastinum
Definition
Centrally located space btwn the lungs
Term
Peritoneum
Definition
Double layered membrane surrounding the abdominal organs
Term
Pleura
Definition
Double layered membrane surrounding each lung
Term
Ventral arterie
Definition
Pert to the front
Term
RUQ
Definition
Liver, gall bladder, pancreas, sm & lg intestines
Term
LUQ
Definition
Liver, stomach, spleen, pancreas, sm & lg intestines
Term
RLQ
Definition
Parts of the sm & lg intestines, right ovary, right Fallopian tube, appendix, right ureter
Term
LLQ
Definition
Parts of the sm & lg intestines, left ovary, left Fallopian tube, left ureter
Term
Hypochondriac
Definition
Right and left upper regions, beneath the ribs
Term
Epigastric
Definition
Middle upper region above the stomach
Term
Lumbar
Definition
Right and left middle regions near the waist
Term
Umbilical
Definition
Central region near the navel
Term
Inguinal
Definition
Right and left regions near the groin
Term
Hypogastric
Definition
Middle lower region below the umbilical region
Term
Cervical
Definition
Neck C1-C7
Term
Thoracic
Definition
Chest T1-T12
Term
Lumbar
Definition
Loin (waist) L1-L5
Term
Sacral
Definition
5 bones fused to form 1 bone S1-S5
Term
Coccygeal
Definition
Region of the coccyx (tailbone)
Term
Vertebra
Definition
Single backbone
Term
Vertebrae
Definition
Backbones
Term
Spinal column
Definition
Bone tissue surrounding the spinal cavity
Term
Kary
Definition
Nucleus
Term
Hist
Definition
Tissue
Term
Chrom
Definition
Color
Term
Ventr
Definition
Belly side of the body
Term
Spinal cord
Definition
Nervous tissue within the spinal cavity
Term
Disc
Definition
Pad of cartilage btwn vertebrae
Term
Deep
Definition
Away from surface
Term
Superficial
Definition
On the surface
Term
Proximal
Definition
Near the point of attachment to the trunk
Term
Distal
Definition
Far from the point of attachment
Term
Inferior
Definition
Below another structure
Term
Superior
Definition
Above another structure
Term
Medial
Definition
Pert to the middle
Term
Lateral
Definition
Pert to the side
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Supine
Definition
Lying on the back
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Prone
Definition
Lying on the belly
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Frontal plane
Definition
Vertical plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions
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Sagittal plane
Definition
Lengthwise vertical plane dividing the body into left and right sides
Term
Transverse plane
Definition
Horizontal plane running across the body parallel to the ground
Term
Bol
Definition
To cast
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