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- 2. The anatomical name for the cheekbone."
- 3. The liquid connective tissue responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and wastes."
- 4. The anatomical name for the collarbone."
- 6. The heart valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle."
- 11. The deep, vascular layer of skin beneath the epidermis containing nerves and glands."
- 12. The remnant of the growth plate, indicating that longitudinal bone growth has ended."
- 13. The deep, cup-like socket of the hip bone that articulates with the head of the femur."
- 16. The superficial, avascular outer layer of the skin."
- 17. The standard reference posture where the body is erect, feet forward, arms at the side, and palms facing front."
- 18. The iron-containing protein in red blood cells that binds and transports oxygen."
- 20. The most serious and aggressive form of skin cancer, originating in melanocytes."
- 21. Tiny smooth muscles attached to hair follicles that cause 'goosebumps' when contracted."
- 23. Cell fragments essential for the blood clotting process."
- 24. The study of how the body and its parts function or work."
- 29. The thickest, most muscular chamber of the heart that pumps blood to the systemic circuit."
- 30. The structural unit of compact bone consisting of concentric lamellae around a central canal."
- 31. Connective tissue that attaches bone to bone."
- 32. Flexible connective tissue found in joints, the nose, and ears; covers bone ends."
- 33. A fracture pattern that occurs when a rotating force is applied along the axis of a bone."
- 34. The tendency of the body to maintain a stable, balanced internal environment."
- 36. The thick middle layer of the heart wall composed of cardiac muscle."
- 37. A fibrous, waterproof protein that provides strength to skin, hair, and nails."
- 39. The process of bone formation."
- 40. One of the five long bones forming the sole of the foot."
- 41. Technical term for fat tissue found in the hypodermis that provides insulation."
- 42. The study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts."
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- 1. The large vein that returns deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium."
- 2. The cartilaginous joint that connects the left and right pubic bones anteriorly."
- 5. The natural pacemaker of the heart, located in the right atrium, that initiates the heartbeat."
- 7. The highly movable type of synovial joint found in the shoulder and hip."
- 8. The pigment produced by melanocytes that protects skin cells from UV damage."
- 9. The tiny cavity or space in bone matrix that houses an osteocyte."
- 10. The sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus, such as a traveling blood clot."
- 12. An immovable joint type where bones are joined by dense connective tissue, such as skull sutures."
- 13. Bone-forming cells responsible for secreting the bony matrix."
- 14. A genetic blood disorder where abnormal hemoglobin causes red blood cells to become crescent-shaped and block vessels."
- 15. The largest artery in the body, carrying oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body."
- 19. An incomplete bone fracture where one side of the bone breaks and the other side bends; common in children."
- 20. A primary homeostatic mechanism that counteracts a change, bringing the body back to its set point."
- 21. White blood cells responsible for defending the body against pathogens."
- 22. The medial bone of the forearm in anatomical position."
- 23. The oily secretion produced by sebaceous glands to lubricate the skin and hair."
- 25. The rough protrusion on the anterior proximal tibia where the patellar ligament attaches."
- 26. The first cervical vertebra (C1) that supports the skull."
- 27. The lubricating liquid found within the cavities of freely movable joints."
- 28. The process of blood cell formation, occurring in the red bone marrow."
- 30. The organ system responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide."
- 31. A genetic disorder characterized by a lack of necessary clotting factors, leading to excessive bleeding."
- 35. The elongated shaft of a long bone."
- 37. Directional term meaning away from the midline of the body."
- 38. The straw-colored, liquid component of blood that makes up about 55% of total blood volume."
- 39. Connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone."