Anatomy And Nutrition Flashcards
The complex chemical process whereby the body cells are nourished and supplied with the energy needed to carry on their many activities is known as:
metabolism
The tough elastic substance similar to bone that cushions bones at the joints
cartilage
Which one of the following bones forms the top of the spinal column located in the region of the neck
vertebrae
Which one of the following is the name of the two bones that form the sides and top of the cranium?
parietal
. The forearm muscles that bend the wrist, draw the hand upward, and close the finger toward the forearm are the:
Flexors
The muscles that cover the back of the neck and the upper and middle regions of the back that rotate the shoulder blades and control swinging movements of the arm are the trapezius and the
latissimus dorsi
The muscle that coordinates the opening and closing of the mouth is often referred to as the chewing muscles are the temporalis and
masseter
The muscle that extends along the side of the chin and draws the corner of the mouth down is:
triangularis
Olfactory, optic and auditory are the following samples of which type of cranial nerves?
Sensory
Which one of the following is another name for the facial artery?
external maxillary
An example of lymphoid tissue is the:
Tonsils
The skin layer responsible for the growth of the epidermis is the stratum
germinativum
Which layer of the dermis lies directly under the epidermis?
Papillary
Glands of the skin responsible for the regulation of body temperature are the:
sudoriferous glands
The process which the cell absorbs food and store water for food and repair is called
anabolism
Which type of tissue is used to support, protect, and build the body
Connective
Bands or sheets of fibrous tissue that supports the bones at the joints are known as
cartilage
The thick-walled muscular blood vessels that carry oxygen-filled blood from the heart to the other parts of the body are called?
arteries
The bones of the chest including the breast bone, spine, ribs, and connective cartilage are also known as the:
Thorax
Which of the following bones connects all the bones of the cranium together?
sphenoid
The broad muscle that forms from the chest, to the side of the chin, to the lower jaw and expresses sadness is the
platysma
The muscle that completely surrounds the eye socket and closes the eyelid is the
orbicularis oculi
The muscle between the upper and lower jaw that compresses the cheeks and expels the air between the lips is called the:
buccinator
The trochlear, abducens and accessory are examples of which type of cranial nerve
Motor
Lymphatic capillaries are also known as:
lacteals
The protein substance that forms a network of microscopic fibers that gives the skin structural support for cells and blood vessels is known as:
Collagen
The layer of the epidermis that contains cells that form keratin is called the
stratum granulosum
Glucose is stored in what part of the body?
Muscles
The colorless jelly like substance that makes up all living cells is
Protoplasm
Which type of body tissue coordinates all body functions?
Nerve
The system of the human body that is made up of ductless glands which secrete hormones into the bloodstream is the
endocrine system
. The muscles of the face, arms and legs are examples of which type of muscle?
striated
The knee is an example of which type of joint:
Hinge
Which of the following is the name of the two bones that join to form the upper jaw?
maxillae
The large triangular muscle that covers the shoulders and lifts and turn the arms are known as the:
Deltoids
One of the muscles that cover the front of the chest and assist in swinging movement of the arm is the:
pectoralis minor
The muscles that cover the top of the nose, depresses the eyebrows, and causes wrinkles across the bridge of the nose is the:
procerus
The chief motor nerve that affects the muscles of the neck and back is the
accessory
Which one the following sets are the main sources of the blood supply to the head, face, and neck:
common carotids
Approximately what percent of the dermis is made up of collage?
70
The malpighian layer is another name for which layer of the epidermis?
germinativum
The layer of the epidermis consisting of clear cells through which light can pass is called the stratum:
lucidum
Which layer of the dermis contains small cone shaped projections of elastic tissue that points upward into the epidermis?
papillary
The sweat glands are also known as:
sudoriferous glands
Muscles are joined together by:
Tendons
The parts of the nerve cells that receive messages from other cells are called:
dendrites
The forearm muscle that turns the hand inward and makes the palms face downward is the:
pronator
The muscle that coordinates the opening and closing of the mouth often referred to as a chewing muscle are the masseter and the:
temporalis
The muscle that surrounds the upper part of the lip, raises and draws back the upper lip, and elevates the nostrils as in expressing distaste is the:
quadratus labii superioris
The space between the collagen fibers and skin contain a protein called:
Elastin
Which one of the following substances makes up about 70% of the dermis?
Collagen
The pigment cells that are scattered throughout the basal layer of the epidermis are known as
Melanosomes
The nerves of the skin that move the blood vessels and arrector pilli muscles are the:
Motor nerves
The functions of the 5 senses are controlled by which division of the nervous system:
Central nervous system
Another name for the kneecap is the:
Patella
. The muscle that covers the entire back of the upper forearms and extends the forearms are known as the:
Triceps
One of the muscles that cover the chest and allows for the arms to swing are the:
pectoralis major
Two parts of epicranius are the frontalis and the:
occipitalis
Which of the following arteries supplies the lower region of the face and nose?
external maxillary
Another name for the dermis is:
Cutis
The muscles that cover the top of the nose, depresses the eyebrows, and causes wrinkles across the bridge of the nose is the:
procerus
The uppermost and largest bone of the arm is the:
humerus
The process in which the cells consume what they have absorbed and stored in order to do specialized functions such as muscular effort is called:
catabolism
