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Abdominopelvic cavity |
second subdivision to the ventral cavity that contains the kidneys,stomach,liver,gallbladder, small and large intestines,spleen,pancreas, ovaries and uterus. |
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Anatomy |
the study of the structure and organization of the body |
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Anterior |
toward the front |
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Cardiovascular system |
body system consisting of the heart and vessles that pump and distribute blood to and from all the cells. |
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Caudal |
synonymous with inferior; toward the tail |
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Cephalad |
toward the head |
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Connective tissue |
a type of tissue that supports or binds |
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Coronal |
synonymous with frontal |
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Cranial |
another name for cephalad |
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Cranial cavity |
cavity connecting the brain |
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digestive cavity |
consisting of the alimentary canal with its associated glands
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distal |
away from the point of attachment or origin |
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Dorsal |
toward the back |
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endocrine system |
consists of the endocrine glands |
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epithelial tissue |
type of tissue that protects,absorbs,or secretes |
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frontal |
plane dividing anterior and posterior portions of the body at right angles to the sagittal plane
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Homeostasis |
maintaining the body's internal environment |
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Horizontal |
plane dividing the body into superior and inferior portions |
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inferior |
lowermost or below |
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Integumentary system |
consisting of the epidermis and dermis and the appendages of the skin |
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lateral |
toward the side or away from the midline of the body |
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lymphatic system |
consist of the lymph nodes, thymus gland, spleen, and lymphatic vessels |
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Medial |
nearest the mid-line of the body |
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mediastinum |
the space between the lungs |
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Midsagittal |
plane vertically dividing the body into equal right and left portions |
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Muscle tissue |
tissue that can shorten and thicken or contract |
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muscular system |
consist of muscles, fascia, tendon sheaths and bursae |
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Nervous system |
consist of brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves, peripheral nerves and the sensory and motor structures of the body |
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nervous tissue |
a type of tissue that transmits impulses |
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parietal |
refers to the walls of a cavity |
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Pathology |
the study of diseases of the body |
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Pericardial cavity |
space between the epicardium of the heart and inner layer of the pericardial sac. |
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Physiology |
the study of the functions of the body parts |
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Pleural Cavity |
small space between the pleural membranes |
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Posterior |
toward the back |
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protoplasm |
the liquid part of a cell |
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proximal |
nearest the point of attachment or origin |
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reproductive system |
consist of both male and female organs |
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respiratory system |
consist of nasal cavity,pharynx,larynx, trachea,bronchi, and lungs |
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sagittal |
any plane parallel to the midsagittal or median plane vertically dividing the body into unequal left and right portions. |
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skeletal system |
composed of bones cartilage and the membranous structures associated with bones |
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spinal cavity |
cavity containing the spinal cord |
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superior |
uppermost or above |
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thoracic cavity |
first subdivision of the ventral cavity that is surrounded by the rib cage and contains the lungs and heart |
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transverse |
plane dividing the body into superior and inferior portions. |
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urinary system |
consists of two kidneys two ureters, urinary bladder, urethra |
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ventral |
the belly side |
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viscera |
organs of a cavity |
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visceral |
refers to the covering of an organ |
