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pelvic cavity
contains the urinary bladder, uretha, portions of the large intestine and the reproductive organs
right and left hypochondriac regions
the upper part of the abdomen on both sides of the epigastric region and beneath the cartilage of the lower ribs
hypogastric region
the area of the abdomen below the umbilical region
organism
cytoplasm
a sticky semifluid material between the nucleus and the cell membrane
right upper quadrant
contains the liver (right lobe) , gallbladder, part of the pancreas, and portions of the small and large intestines
epigastric
the area above the stomach
cell
the basic structural unit of the body
cytology
the study of formation, structure, and function cells
acids
are chemical substances that taste sour and neutralize bases
left upper quadrant
contains the liver (left lobe) , stomach, spleen, and part of the pancreas, and parts of the small and large intestines
right and left lumbar regions
the two regions of the back that are lateral to lumbar spine
tissue
a combination of similar cells
organelles
bases
substances that react with acids to form salts
right lower quadrant
contains part of the small and large intestines; the right ovary; fallopian tube, and the right side of the uterus in females
umbilical region
the area surrounding the umbilicus or belly button
organ
a collection of tissues working together to perform a particular function
cell membrane
the cell membrane separates the cell from its external environment
muscle cells
are long slender cells within the muscle tissue
left lower quadrant
contains portions of the small and large intestines; the left ovary, left fallopian tube, and the left side of the uterus in females
right and left iliac regions
the lower part of the abdomen, which starts with an imaginary line drawn between the iliac crests on the front upper tips of both hip bones
body system
consists of a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function
nucleus
it is responsible for the main function and reproduction of the cell
fat cells
contain large, empty spaces for fat storage in the body