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Ashley Gamez
Anatomy wk 1-5
Term | Definition |
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Anatomy | the study of body structure |
physiology | study of body function |
pH | power of hydrogen ion, measures protons 0-14, 7pH is neutral. |
Cell | smallest structural unit of body, fundamental molecules of life and of which all living things are composed of |
skin | largest organ of body |
Three layers of skin | Epidermis, Dermis, subcutaneous tissue |
Number of bones in human skeleton | 206 |
Bone usage | store minerals like Vitamin D & Calcium |
Red and white blood cells are produced in the | bone marrow |
Four muscles of the abdominal wall | Transversus abdominis, rectus abdominis, internal oblique and external oblique |
strongest flexor of vertebral column | rectus abdominis |
prime muscle for inhalation(inspiration) | Diaphragm |