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Human Structure and Function
BIOL 242
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 4
09/23/2009

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Acromial
Definition
pertaining to the shoulder
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Scapular
Definition
pertaining to the shoulder blade
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Plantar
Definition
pertaining to the sole of the foot
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Lumbar
Definition
pertaining to the loin/lower back
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Occipital
Definition
pertaining to the base of the skull
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Calcaneal
Definition
pertaining to the heel
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Antecubital
Definition
pertaining to the front of the elbow
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oblique section
Definition
any cut made diagonally between the horizontal and vertical planes
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Sural
Definition
pertaining to the calf
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Crural
Definition
pertaining to the anterior leg
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epigastric, umbilical, hypogastric
Definition
the 3 medial regions of the 9
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hypochondriac, lumbar, inguinal
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the 3 lateral regions of the 9
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Total magnification
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Objective magnification (4X, 10X, 40X) times Ocular magnification (10X)
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Pancreas
Definition
A pale gray, glandular organ posterior and inferior to the stomach and near the duodenum
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Spleen
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A small, dark red organ lateral to the stomach
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Pacinian corpuscle
Definition
sensitive to deep pressure and are located at the junction between the dermis and hypodermis; onion-like appearance
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Urethra
Definition
a tube that extends from the urinary bladder to the exterior.
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Meissner's corpuscle
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detects light touch, located just superficial to the dermis. Look like a Q-tip
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Free nerve endings
Definition
respond to any extreme stimuli; sensitive to touch, pressure, pain, and temperature
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Sensory homunculus
Definition
a functional map of the primary sensory cortex
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Astigmatism
Definition
abnormal curvature of the cornea
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