Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
Muscle of the mouth that draws the corner out and back
Risoris muscle
Part of the muscle that does not move
orgin
Mucous membranes are an example of which type of tissue
Epithelial
Which bones forms the kneecap joint
Patella
Tree like branching of nerve fibers
Dendrites
Two bones that form the sides and top of the cranium are the
parietal bones
Process which cells reproduce and divide into two identical cells
mitosis
Muscle found in the heart but not found in other parts of the body is
cardiac muscle
Which endocrine gland controls metabolism?
thyroid
The navicular is one of the
tarsal bones
Another name for the wrist
carpus
Broad muscles that cover the top of the skull
epicranius
Heart is enclosed in a double layered membrane sac called?
pericardium
Fibrous binding tissue of the body
Connective tissue
Study of tiny structures in living tissues is
Histology
Phase of metabolism which energy is stored
Catabolism
Light, spongy bone between the eye sockets is
Ethmoid bone
Nerve located at the side of the neck
greater auricular nerve
How many bones are in the foot?
26
The human body has how many main body systems?
11
Active protoplasm in the center of the cell is?
nucleus
What is the largest bone of the arm?
humerus
U shaped bone that supports the tongue
Hyoid bone
Nervous system that carries central messages
Periphernal nervous system
Study of the functions of bones
Osteology
Collects blood from capilaries to veins
Venule
Part of blood that contributes to the blood clotting process
platelets
Muscle that covers nose
Procerus
