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62 Cards in this Set

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Synovial Joints
Type of diarthrodial joints that has encapsulated fluid as a cusion
Cartilaginous Joints
Joints in which cartilage serves to connect 2 bones
Fibrous Joints
Joints that are connected by fibrous tissue
Synarthrodial
Class of joints of skeletal system that permits no movements
Diarthrodial
Class of joints of the skeletal system that permits limited movement
Fibroblast
Inner layer of periosteum contains cells that facilitate bone repairs
Articulation
Point of union between 2 structures
Aponeurosis
Sheetlike tendons that resembles fascia but are more dense
Morphology
The form of muscles
Tendons
A band binding muscle to bone or cartilage
Ligament
A band binding bone to bone or organs to bone
Fascia
Sheetlike membrane that may be either dense or filmy surrounding organs
Organs
Tissue of the body with normal functionality
Autonomic
Self regulating
Striated
Stripped or streaked, pertaining to the muscle ie: Bicep muscle
Interstitial
Space or gap in tissue
Tissue
To weave
Supinate
To place in the supine position
Pronate
To place in the prone position
Palmar
Pertaining to the palms of hands
Eversion
To turn out
Inversion
To turn in
Plantar
Pertaining to the sole of the foot
Dorsiflexion
Flexion that brings dorsal surfaces into closer proximity
Hyperextension
Extreme extension
Extension
To stretch
Flexion
Bending
Proximal
Next to
Lateral
Toward the side
Supine
Body in horizontal position with face up
Prone
Body in horizontal position with face down
Internal
Within the body
External
Outside the body
Deep
Further from the surface
Superficial
On or near the surface
Rostral
Towards the head
Dorsal
Pertaining to the back of the body or distal
Posterior
Towards the rear
Ventral
Pertaining to the belly or anterior surface
Anterior
Front
Sagittal Section
Divides the body or body part into front and balk halves
Frontal Section
Divides body into front and back halves
Abdomen
Belly
Thorax
Part of the body between the diaphragm and the 7th cervical vertebra
Neurology
Study of the nerves
Angiology
Study of blood vessels
Arthrology
Study of the joints
Myology
Study of muscles
Osteology
Study of bone
Histology
Study of tissues
Cytology
Study of cells
Respiratory Physiology
Study of function of respiration
Comparative Anatomy
Study of Homologous features of different animals
Pathological Anatomy
Study of parts of the body with respect to the pathological entity
Pathological
Study of disease and logos
Developmental Anatomy
Study of anatomy with reference to growth and development from conception to adulthood
Surface Anatomy
Study of the body and its surface marking as related to underlying structures
Microscopy Anatomy
Study of the structure of the body by means of microscopy
Gross Anatomy
Study of he body and its parts as visible without aid microscopy
Physiology
Study of nature
Dissect
To cut up
Anatomy
Dissection