Module #3 - Skin And Bones Flashcards
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Dermis
Dense irregular connective tissue that forms the deep layer of the skin.
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Epidermis
The outer portion of the skin, formed by epithelial tissue which rests on the dermis.
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Hypodermis
Loose connective tissue underneath the dermis which connects the dermis to muscle or bone.
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Hemopoiesis
The process of manufacturing blood cells.
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Compact bone
Dense bone matrix enclosing only a few small spaces.
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Cancellous bone
Bone with many small spaces or cavities surrounding the bone matrix.
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Ossification
Bone formation.
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Articular cartilage
Hyaline cartilage that covers the ends of a bone in a joint.
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Axial skeleton
The portion of the skeleton that supports and protects the head, neck, and trunk.
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Appendicular skeleton
The portion of the skeleton that attaches to the axial skeleton and has the limbs attached to it.
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Suture
A junction between flat bones of the skull.
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Process
A projection on a bone.
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Meatus
A passageway.
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Foramen
A hole.
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Sinus
A hollowed out space in a bone.