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Epidermis |
The outer portion of the skin, formed by the epithelial tissue which rests on the dermis |
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Dermis |
Dense irregular connective tissue that forms the deep layer of the skin |
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Hypodermis |
Loose connective tissue under 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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Appendicular skeleton |
The portion of the skeleton that attaches to the axial skeleton and has the limbs attached to it |
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Axial skeleton |
The portion of the skeleton that supports and protects the head, neck, and trunk |
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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 |
