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18 Cards in this Set
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Abdominal
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The abdomen is the region below the chest containing internal organs.
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Thoracic
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Chest
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Diaphragm
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Muscle separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities.
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Peritoneum
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The double-folded membrane surrounding the abdominal cavity.
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Pericardium
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Protective case around the heart.
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Pleura
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Double-layered membrane around each lung.
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Mediastinum
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Centrally located space between each lung.
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Pituitary Gland
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Endocrine gland at the base of the brain.
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Cranial
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Pertaining to the skull.
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Trachea
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"Windpipe"
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Pharynx
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Throat
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Esophagus
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Connects the throat to the stomach.
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Larynx
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"Voice box"
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Cartilage
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Flexible connective tissue attached to bones at joints.
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Histologist
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Specializes in the study of tissue.
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Adipose
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Collection of fat cells.
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Ureter
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One of two tubes, each leading from a single kidney to the urinary bladder.
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Urethra
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Tube from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body.
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