Module #3 - Skin And Bones Flashcards

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Define:

Dermis

A

Dense irregular connective tissue that forms the deep layer of the skin.

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Define:

Epidermis

A

The outer portion of the skin, formed by epithelial tissue which rests on the dermis.

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Define:

Hypodermis

A

Loose connective tissue underneath the dermis which connects the dermis to muscle or bone.

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Define:

Hemopoiesis

A

The process of manufacturing blood cells.

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Define:

Compact bone

A

Dense bone matrix enclosing only a few small spaces.

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Define:

Cancellous bone

A

Bone with many small spaces or cavities surrounding the bone matrix.

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Define:

Ossification

A

Bone formation.

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Define:

Articular cartilage

A

Hyaline cartilage that covers the ends of a bone in a joint.

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Define:

Axial skeleton

A

The portion of the skeleton that supports and protects the head, neck, and trunk.

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Define:

Appendicular skeleton

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The portion of the skeleton that attaches to the axial skeleton and has the limbs attached to it.

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Define:

Suture

A

A junction between flat bones of the skull.

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Define:

Process

A

A projection on a bone.

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12
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Define:

Meatus

A

A passageway.

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Define:

Foramen

A

A hole.

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Define:

Sinus

A

A hollowed out space in a bone.

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