FLASHCARDS ANAT 1 INTRO TO ANAT LU 1 SET # 3

Front

The study of structures that can be studied with the unaided eye, WITHOUT the use of the microscope

Back

Gross anatomy

or

macroscopic anatomy

Front

Gross anatomy is also known as

Back

macroscopic anatomy

Front

Which principal cavity is located near the posterior surface of the body?

Back

posterior cavity

or

dorsal cavity

Front

The superior portion of the ventral cavity that is surrounded by ribs to protect the vital organs is referred to as the

Back

thoracic cavity

Front

This term refers to the symmetry of paired organs, or to an organism whose right and left halves are similar images of each other.

Back

Bilateral Symmetry

Front

Hyaline cartilage located at the ventral or front ends of ribs

Back

Costal cartilage

Front

Connective tissue that consists of cells specialized to store fat.

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Adipose

Front

Dense connective tissue that connects bone to bone.

Back

Ligament

Front

This is described as a sheet or band of connective tissue that supports and surrounds muscles and other organs of the body.

Back

Fascia

Front

Which classification of glands secrete their substances or products into ducts that empty onto the surface of the body or into a body cavity or a hollow organ.

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Exocrine glands