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28 Cards in this Set
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VENTRICLE
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One of two lower chambers in the heart.
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VENA CAVA
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a large vein that carries blood to the heart
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ULNA
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The inner bone of the forearm
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TIBIA
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The inner bone of the lower leg; shin bone
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THYROID GLAND
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The gland at the base of the neck that controls metabolic rate
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STERNUM
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Breastbone
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SEPTUM
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A wall of tissue separating the two sides of the heart
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SCAPULA
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The shoulder blade
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Radius
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The outer bone of the forearm
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PITUITARY GLAND
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The master gland located at the base of the brain; regulates growth and reproduction
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PHALANX
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A finger or toe bone
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PATELLA
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The knee bone (kneecap)
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METATARSALS
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Foot bones located between ankle and toes
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MEDULLA OBLONGATA
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The part of the brain stem that regulates breathing and blood flow
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MANDILA
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The jawbone
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ILIUM
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part of the hip bone
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HYPOTHALAMUS GLAND
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The gland located in the brain that controls sleep, appetite, and body temperature
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HUMERUS
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The upper arm bone
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HIPPOCAMPUS
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The area of the brain below the cortex responsible for learning and memory
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FIBULA
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The outer calf bone extending from knee to ankle
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FEMUR
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The thighbone; the longest bone in the body
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CORTEX
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The area of the brain covering the cerebrum; responsible for most higher-level thinking
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CLAVICLE
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The collarbone
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CEREBRUM
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The upper and largest part of the brain; responsible for voluntary motor and mental functions
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CEREBELLUM
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The brain part in back of skull responsible for coordination of muscle movement
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ATRIUM
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One of two upper chambers of the heart
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AORTA
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Largest artery; carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body
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ANDRENAL GLANDS
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Glands near the kidneys that regulate salt and water balance and the use of carbohydrates and proteins; producers of the "fight or flight" hormone, adrenaline
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