PHAR 1002 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Thymus, Thoracic Cavity, Trachea

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Whole body organ systems organs tissues cells organelles molecules atoms. Cytology: study of cell structure and function. Endoplasmic reticulum: makes steroids, lipids, and detoxifies. Histology: study of the structure and functions of tissues. Bones: hardest connective tissue due to presence of calcium mineral salts. Matrix: deposited by bone cells containing a blood vessel. Osteoclasts: dissolve bone matrix to release ca. Cartilage: flexible, rubbery matrix in order to function as a shock absorber and a gliding surface. Ligaments: strips or bands of fibrous connective tissue. Tendons: thick, strong ligaments that attach muscles to bone. Synovial fluid: secreted by the synovial membrane - a slippery fluid retained in the joint. Transverse/horizontal: plane passing across the body parallel to the floor and perpendicular to the body"s long axis. Sagittal: vertical that divides the body into right and left portions. Frontal/coronal: vertical plane that divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) positions. Cranial cavity: contains brain within the skull.

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