Med Term Chapter 2

plane divides the body into superior and inferior components

body cavity that protects the spinal column

abnormal development or growth, especially of cells

opposite of anterior

means toward lower part of the body

an outbreak of disease occurring over a large geographic area, possibly worldwide

term means toward the midline

type of gene inherited from both parents for child to have the trait

inflammation of a gland

plane divides the body into anterior and posterior components

study of cells

cavity that contains organs of digestion, reproduction, and excretory

type of tissue that covers internal and external surfaces of the body