1.2 Flashcards

1
Q

What are tissues

A

Tissues are a collection of small cells that work together to do a function

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is a group of tissues called

A

Organ

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

4 types of tissues

A

Nervous tissues
Muscle tissues
Epithelial tissues
Connective tissues

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the structure of tissues

A

Skeletal- joints
Epithelial-cover and lines
Muscle- moves
Nervous- signals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are the functions of the skeletal system

A

Axial skeleton- protects soft tissue
Appendicular- provides attachment points for muscles to move
Stores minerals and fats
Site of blood cell production

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is forensic anthropology

A

The study of bones to figure out information on the deceased person and see if a crime was committed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are the main bones

A

Skull, facial bones, cranium, thoracic cage, verbal column, sacrum, clavicle, scapula, sternum, rib, humorous, vertebra,radius, ulna, carpals, phalanges, metacarpals, femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsal, phalanges.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

How are bones used to determine things?

A

Skull or pelvis determines gender
Ethnicity from nasal index in skull
Age from bone fusion on pelvis
Height or statue from humorous and femur.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly