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abdominal quadrants
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an approach to the geography of the abdominopelvic region, dividing the abdomen into four quarters.
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abdominopelvic cavity
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the diaphragm divides the ventral body cavity into two parts: a superior pasrt enclosed by the ribcage called the thoracic cavity, and the inferior abdominopelvic cavity.
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adhesion molecules
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allow the cells of a tissue to recognize one another and stick together.
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adipocytes
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fat cells derived from fibroblasts. the interior of each adipocyte is dominated by a droplet of fat.
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adipose tissue
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specialized tissues for the storage of fat.
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ADP
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an engery-depleted form of ATP>
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anatomical position
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subject/patient is erect, facing the viewer, with feet pointed ahead, arms at side, and the palms of the hands turned forward.
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appendicular region
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one of the fundamental regions of the body, consisting of the limbs or extremities.
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ATP
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within the mitochondria, the energy from the oxidation of foodstuffs is applied to the synthesis of ATP, the general chemical energy source for energy-requiring cellular processes.
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axial region
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one of the fundamental regions of the body, consisting of the head, neck, and trunk.
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bilayer
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double layer
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blood plasma
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a fluid component containing salts; some organic solutes; dissolved gases and proteins.
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body cavities
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hollow spaces within the body that contain internal organs: dorsal (cranial cavity and spinal canal), ventral (thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity), and scrotal (males only).
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