anatomy and physiology Flashcards
thyroid cartilage
“adams apple”
xiphoid process
the inferior part of the sternum, or breastbone
structures of the musculoskeletal system
bones, joints, muscles
functions of the musculoskeletal system
skeleton supports and protects the body, forms blood cells, and stores minerals. Muscles produce movement
structures of the respiratory system
nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, and lungs
functions of the respiratory system
obtains oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the body
structures of the cardiovascular system
heart, arteries, veins
functions of the cardiovascular system
pumps blood throughout the entire body to provide nutrients, oxygen, and wastes.
structures of blood
plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets
functions of blood
transports oxygen, protects the body from pathogens, and promotes blood clots to avoid excess bleeding
structures of the lymphatic system
tonsils/adenoids, thymus gland, spleen, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels
function of the lymphatic system
helps to maintain the fluid balance in the body and contributes to the bodies immune system
structures of the nervous system
brain, spinal cord, and nerves
function of the nervous system
receives sensory information and coordinates the bodies response
structures of the digestive system
Oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine ( colon ), liver, gallbladder, pancreas
