Skin Layers
The outermost layer of the skin acts as a barrier to protect the underlying connective tissue.
What is the epidermis?
This type of connective tissue serves as a cushion between joints and is found in the nose and ears.
What is cartilage?
This organelle is referred to as the "powerhouse of the cell".
Mitochondria
When something is closer to the trunk it is referred to as...
What is proximal?
The anatomical term for the elbow.
What is cubital?
This layer of the skin contains connective tissue and houses blood vessels, hair follicles, and glands.
What is the dermis?
This connective tissue type is responsible for storing fat and provides insulation and energy reserve.
What is adipose tissue?
What are ribosomes, centrioles, and cytoskeleton?
When something is closer to the back side of the body it is referred to as..
What is posterior?
The anatomical term for the heel.
What is calcaneal?
The deepest layer of the skin contains adipose tissue, which serves as insulation and energy storage.
What is the hypodermis?
The primary fiber found in dense connective tissue that provides strength and resistance to stretching is called this.
What is collagen?
This organelle packages and transports to the cell membrane.
When something is closer to the midline of the body it is referred to as...
What is medial?
The anatomical term for the chin.
What is mental?
This layer of the dermis contains dead, flattened keratinocytes that provide a tough barrier against environmental damage.
What is the stratum corneum?
This type of connective tissue contains erythrocytes.
What is blood tissue?
This organelle contains enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.
What are Lysosomes?
When something is closer to the outside of the body it is referred to as..
What is superficial?
Anatomical term for the big toe.
What is the hallux?
This dermal layer is composed of loose areolar connective tissue and contains many blood vessels and nerves.
What is the papillary layer?
This supportive connective tissue is found in the epiglottis.
What is elastic cartilage?
This organelle is significantly used during prophase in mitosis.
What are centrioles?
When something is further from the midline it is referred to as..
What is lateral?
The anatomical term for the cheek.
What is buccal?