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        | the study of (gross) structures that can be seen with the nakey eye |  | 
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        | Microscopic study of cells and tissues. |  | 
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        | Groups of cells that are similar in structure and that function together. |  | 
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        | Epitheleal, Connective, Muscle, Nerve |  | 
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        | Forms the linings and coverings of free surfaces of the body |  | 
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        | Supportive and binding tissue found throughout the body. Examples: bone, tendons, cartilage |  | 
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        | Contractile tissue for movement |  | 
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        | Communication cells capable of sending impulses |  | 
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        | Groups of tissues that work together to perform a common function. Example: heart, lungs, kidneys, liver |  | 
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        | A group of organs working together to perform a common function. Examples: circulatory, respiratory, urinary |  | 
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        | Study of the structure of the nervous system |  | 
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        | study of the developing organism from the time of fertilization to birth |  | 
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        | The three layers of embryonic tissue from which all body tissues are derived. |  | 
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        | innermost of three germ cell layers, It will form most of the linings of tubular structures of the body. |  | 
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        | outer germ cell layer. Derivatives: skin and the nervous system. |  | 
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        | layer between the endoderm and ectoderm. Derivatives: muscles and connective tissues. |  | 
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        | Compact layers of connective tissue that form a fibrous membrane. It invests the whole body, supporting and separating muscles and organs. |  | 
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        | the major protein of the fibers in connective tissue structures |  | 
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        | thickened connective tissue (collagen fibers), which serves to hold bones together |  | 
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        | thickened, dense connective tissue that holds muscle to bone. |  | 
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        | all the structures in an area are studied together. Example: lower extremity includes bones, muscles, nerves, and vessels. |  | 
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        | studying a complete system independent of region. Example: learning all the bones of the body. |  | 
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        | the body is standing erect, face toward observer, with feet together and parallel, the arms at the sides and palms directed forward. |  | 
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        | refers to the front surface of the body |  | 
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        | refers to the back surface of the body |  | 
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        | nearer the mid-plane of the body |  | 
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        | farther from the mid-plane of the body |  | 
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        | nearest the point of origin. If used with extremities, closer to the attachment. If used with an organ, closer to the organ. |  | 
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        | farthest from point of origin |  | 
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        | Medial (midsagittal) plane |  | Definition 
 
        | a vertical plane that divides the body into right and left halves. |  | 
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        | a vertical plane parallel to the median plane |  | 
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        | a vertical plane at right angles to the median plane. It divides the body into anterior and posterior portions. |  | 
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        | a horizontal plane at right angles to both the median and frontal planes. It cuts the body into superior and inferior portions. |  | 
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