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111 Cards in this Set
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Dorsal Cavity
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protects the fagile nervous system organs- 2 sub divisions
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Cranial Cavity
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Skull; encases the brain
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Vertebral Cavity
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Runs w/in the bony vertebral column-encloses the delicate spinal cord (protects spinal cord)
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Spinal Cord
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Continuation of the brain and the cranial and spinal cavities
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Ventral Cavity
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Contains internal organs collectively- sucha as viscera (an organ in body cavity)
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Thoracic Cavity (thorax)
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Protected by rib cage
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Mediastinum
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(mid-line region of chest) contains: heart, trachea, esophagus, thymus and assoc membranes
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Pleural Cavity
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(located lateral to the mediastinum) btwn the doubled pleural membranes- surrounding the lung
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Pericardial Cavity
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located within mediastinum- a space btwn doubled pericardial membrances that surround the heart
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Abdominopelvic Cavity
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Found below diaphragm
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Abdominal Cavity
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little bony protection- contains: stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, small intestine and beginning of large intestine, lined by doubled peritoneal membranes
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Pelvic Cavity
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Pelvis- bony bowl holds urinary bladder, sigmoid colon, rectum, and if woman- uterus and ovaries
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Superior (Cranial)
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toward the head end or upper part of structure of body; above (ex. The head is superior to the abdomen)
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Inferior (Caudal)
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away from the head end or toward the lower part of the structure of the body; below (ex. The Navel is inferior to the chin)
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Anterior (Ventral)
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toward or at the frond of the body; in front of (ex. The breastbone is anterior to the spine)
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Medial
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toward or at the mid-line of the body= on the inner-side of the body (ex. The heart is medial to the arm)
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Lateral
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away from the mid-line of the body= outer side of the body (ex. The arms are lateral to the chest)
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Intermediate
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between a more medial and a more lateral structure (ex. The collarbone is intermediate btwn the breastbone and shoulder.
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Proximal
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closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk (ex. The elbow is proximal to the wrist)
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Distal
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Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk (ex. The knee is distal to the thigh)
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Posterior (dorsal)
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Toward or at the back of the body; behind (ex. The heart is posterior to the breast bone)
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Superficial (external)
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Toward or at the body surface (ex. The skin is superficial tot he skeletal muscles)
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Deep (internal)
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Away from the body surface; more internal (ex.The lungs are deep to the skin)
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Ipsilateral
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or the same side of the body
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Contralateral
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on the other side of the body; opposite side
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Visceral
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an organ in body cavity
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Parietal
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forming wall of cavity
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Afferent
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coming in/entering body; towards center of body
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Efferent
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leaving body; carrying away from center of body.
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(Mid) Sagittal plane or Median
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right or left sides
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Frontal or Coronal
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showing front part and back part views of body
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Transverse or Horizontal or Cross section
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showing upper and lower parts of body- dived horizonatlly (---------)
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With the Sagittal section...
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You lose medial and lateral views
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With the Coronal Section...
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you lose anterior or posterior views
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With the Cross section..
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You lose superior and inferior views
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Axial part of body
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Head+Neck+Trunk
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Cephalic region
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head- cranial area
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Frontal Region
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anterior and posterior parts (forehead bone)
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Orbital Region
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Bony pyramid protecting the eye cavity
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Nasal Region
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Nasal bone
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Oral Region
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the mouth
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Mental Region
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relating to the chin
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Otic Region
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Concerning the ear
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Occipital Region
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back of head
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Cervical Region
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concerning the Neck
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Thoracic Region
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concerning what makes up the chest
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Sternal Region
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concerning breast bone in middle of chest area
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Axillary Region
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relating to the arm pit region
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Mammary Region
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Concerning the breasts
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Abdominal Region (which includes Umbilical Region)
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part of the trunk- btwn the pelvis and thorax
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Umbilical Region
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a depressed point in middle of abdomen (umbilical cord)
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Pelvic Region
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Pelvis
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Inguinal Region
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region of the groin
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Pubic Region
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concerning the pubes
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Back or Dorsal Region
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Scapular, vertebral, lumbar, sacral, and Gluteal regions
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Scapular Region
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shoulder blade region
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Vertebral Region
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vertebrae or vertebral column
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Lumbar Region
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Pertaining to the loins, part of the back= btwn pelvis and thorax
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Sacral Region
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sacrum- butt bone at the base of the spine
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Gluteal Region
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buttox region
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Perineal Region
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Female: vulva and anus
Males: Scrotum and anus Btwn the anus and the external genitalia |
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Cephalic Region (Axial part of body) Contains:
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Cephalic, Frontal, Orbital, Nasal, Oral, Mental, Otic, Occipital region
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Thoracic Region contains:
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Sternal, Axillary, Mammary Region
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Abdominal Region contains
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Umbilical Region
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Pelvic Region contains:
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Inguinal region
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Appendicular part of the body
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the upper and lower extremities
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Upper limb contains:
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Acromial, Brachial, antecubital, olecranal, antebrachial, Manus and Carpal regions.
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Acromial Region
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shoulder
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Brachial Region
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the arm, in general; but usually refers to upper arms
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Antecubital Region
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the region at the front bed of the elbow
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Olecranal Region
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elbow-joint, bony prominence of elbow; back of elbow
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Antebrachial Region
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the fore arm; lower part of arm
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Carpal Region
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wrist/hand
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Mangus Region
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Hand
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Pollex Region
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the thumb
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Manus Region contains:
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Pollex, Metacarpal, Palmar, and Digital Regions
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Metacarpal Region
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behind the wrist (back of hand)
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Palmar Region
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palm of your hand
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Digital Region
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region of the fingers or toes
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Lower Limb contains
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legs; coxal, femoral, patellar, popliteal, crural, sural, pedal, and fibular or Peroneal regions.
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Coxal Region
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concerning the hip
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Femoral Region
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thigh
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Patellar Region
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concerning front of knee; knee cap
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Popliteal Region
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knee pit; back of knee
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Crural Region
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usually refers to lower leg; front side of lower leg
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Sural Region
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back area of lower leg; calf
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Fibular or Peroneal Region
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the lateral area of lower leg; on the side of lower leg?
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Pedal region; contains:
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foot; Tarsal,Calcaneal, Metatarsal, Digital, Plantar, and Hallux Regions
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Tarsal Region
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front of ankle
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Calcaneal Region
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the quadrangular bone at the back of the tarsus= heal bone
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Matatarsal Region
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ball of the foot
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Digital Region
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region of the fingers or toes
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Plantar region
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sole of the foot (bottom)
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Hallux Region
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the big toe of the foot
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Serous Membrane
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is a smooth membrane consisting of a thin layer of cells which secrete serous fluid. Serous membranes line and enclose several body cavities, known as serous cavities, where they secrete a lubricating fluid which reduces friction from muscle movement.
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Parietal Serosa
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Part of the membrane lining the outer cavity walls
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Visceral Serosa
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membrane that covers the inner cavity walls
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Meter
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length
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Liter
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volume
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Gram
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Mass
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Celsius Degree
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Temperature
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Integumentary System
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Skin,Hair, Nails
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mechanical/chemical barrier, temperature regulation, vitamin D activation
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Skeletal System
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Bones, cartilage, joints
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support, protection, mineral storage, blood cell production, site for muscle attachment
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Muscular System
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Skeletal Muscles
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Movement
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Nervous System
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Brain, spinal cord, nerves, receptors
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provides the ability to adjust to external and internal environmental change
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Cardiovascular System
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Heart, blood vessels, blood, spleen
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transportation within body, removal of red cells, blood reservoir
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Lymphatic (Immune) System
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lungs, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, Bronchi
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the exchange of gases btwn blood and air
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Digestive System
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oral cavity, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, SM. Intestine, LG. Intestine, liver, and gall bladder
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Ingestion, break down of food, absorption, elimination
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Urinary System
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Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
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Removal of waste from blood
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Reproductive System
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testes, penis, scrotum, accessory organs, ovaries, vagina, uterus, uterine tubes, mammary glands
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multiplication of the species
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Endocrine System
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pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, thymus gland, adrenal glands, pancreas, pineal gland, ovaries, testes
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Secrete Hormones that direct physiological activites
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