To be continued....

Vet Med Word of the Day is taking a brief hiatus - sadly, I don't learn as many neat words during the summer when I'm not in class, and life is a bit hectic at the moment. Look for VMWotD to return in July!

Metaphysis

Metaphysis (noun): the transitional zone at which the diaphysis and epiphysis come together

Epiphysis

Epiphysis (noun): the end of a long bone (such as the femur), originally separated from the diaphysis by a layer of cartilage (the "growth plate") which later becomes bone

Diaphysis

Diaphysis (noun): the shaft of a long bone (such as the femur)

Fascia

Fascia (noun): a band or sheath of connective tissue that surrounds, supports, and/or binds together organs of the body

Acetabulum

Acetabulum (noun): the socket in the hip bone which receives the head of the femur (thigh bone)

Aboral

Aboral (adjective): in a direction opposite to or away from the mouth (used mainly to indicate direction within the digestive tract)