Tissue that supports and provides framework to the body; made of Ground Substance, Protein Fibers and Cells.
Conducting System
Specialized Cardiac Muscle Tissue (Autorhythmic Cells) in the Heart that is responsible for Rhythmic Contractions.
Conchae
Shell-like structures. ie, bony projections in the nose (Supiriour, Middle and Inferior Conchae)
Conception
The Implantation of the Blastocyte in the Endometrium.
Concentric Contraction
A Muscle Contraction in which the Muscle shortens.
Compound Gland
A gland with larger Excretory Ducts that branch repeatedly into smaller Ducts.
Compound
Substance formed bu the bonding of two or more elements. with different physical characteristics than those of the individual Elements.
Compartment Syndrome
Syndrome in which increased pressure in a confined Anatomic Space affects Tissue Function and Circulation in the space