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anatomy – science that studies the form and composition of the body’s structures. anchoring junction – mechanically attaches adjacent cells to each other or to the basement membrane. angioblasts – stem cells that give rise to blood vessels.
standard reference position used for describing locations and directions on the human body. anatomy. science that studies the form and composition of the body’s structures. anterior. describes the front or direction toward the front of the body; also referred to as ventral. anterior cavity.
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axon G. = axis; neurite or long process of a neurone, usually conducting efferent nerve signals from the cell body (soma) to the peripheral terminals of the cell; contains axoplasm. axon hillock cone-shape region of the neuronal soma from which the axon arises. Azure a commercial name for a type of blue dye.
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1.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology; 1.2 Structural Organization of the Human Body ; 1.3 Functions of Human Life ; 1.4 Requirements for Human Life ; 1.5 Homeostasis ; 1.6 Anatomical Terminology ; 1.7 Medical Imaging ; Key Terms; Chapter Review; Interactive Link Questions; Review Questions; Critical Thinking Questions
systemic anatomy: study of the structures that contribute to specific body systems. thoracic cavity: division of the anterior (ventral) cavity that houses the heart, lungs, esophagus, and trachea. tissue: group of similar or closely related cells that act together to perform a specific function
Learning Objectives. By the end of this section, you will be able to: Use appropriate anatomical terminology to identify key body structures, body regions, and directions in the body. Demonstrate the anatomical position. Describe the human body using directional and regional terms. Identify three planes most commonly used in the study of anatomy.
