Directional Terminology
Towards the lower part of the body
Inferior (Caudal)
Cavity located at the front of the body
Ventral Cavity
Bottom surface of epithelial tissue
Basement membrane
What are the 4 types of tissues called?
Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, and Nervous
What does the root "cyte" mean?
cells
Towards the back of the body
Posterior (Dorsal)
Most superior portion of the dorsal cavity
Cranial Cavity
3 types of muscle tissue are
Cardiac, Smooth and Skeletal
When muscle tissue is not controlled by the individual
Involuntary
These cells produce fibers
fibroblasts
The body plane that divides the body into the top and bottom halves
Transverse Plane
Cavity known for holding the heart
Pericardial Cavity
What makes connective tissue "dense"?
Collagen
the dark and light bands in certain types of connective tissue
Striations
Cells that protect and support neurons
Neuroglia
Your knee is _______ to your hip.
Distal
Cavity that holds the digestive organs, kidneys, and adrenal glands
Abdominal Cavity
single layer of cubed epithelial is called
simple cuboidal
Main cells of the nervous system
Neurons
Muscle movements are called
Contractions
Your skin is a _________ surface.
Superficial
This cavity is located posteriorly to the abdominal cavity
Pelvic Cavity
Bone cells are called
Osteocytes
Type of tissue found in the mouth and throat
Stratified squamous epithelium
4 Functions of Epithelial tissue
Protection, Absorption, Filtration and Secretion