Compact Bone

The dense, outer layer of bone; also known as Cortical Bone.

Commissural Fibers

Axons that interconnect the two Cerebral Hemispheres.

Columnar Epithelium

Epithelium Cells that have the appearance of columns (long & slender); located in regions where absorption or secretion occurs.

Colostrum

The first milk secreted soon after childbirth.

Colon

The part of the Large Intestine that extends from the Cecum to the Rectum.

Collaterals

Branches from the Axon.

Collagen Fiber

The major Protein Fiber in Connective Tissue; made up of strands of Polypeptide Chains, tightly wound together similar to rope.

Clot Retraction

The Process of Clot Shrinkage.