Anatomy chapter 6 Flashcards
Absorption
The transport of fully digested food into the circulatory system to feed the tissues and cells
Abductors
Muscles that draw a body parts such as a finger arm or tow away from the midline of the body or of any extremity in the hand abductors separate the fingers
Adductor a
Muscles that job body parts such as a finger arm or toe inward toward the median axis of the body or of an extremity in the hand adductors draw the fingers together
Adipose tissue
Specialized connective tissue you considered fat which gives smoothness and contour to the body and cushions and insulates the body
Adrenal glands
Glands that secrete about 30 steroid hormones and control metabolic process of the body including the fight or flight response
Anabolism
Constructive metabolism the process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones
Anatomy
The study of human body structure that can be seen with the naked eye and how the body parts are organized and the science of the structure of organisms or of their part
Angular artery
Artery that supplies blood to the side of the nose
Aorta
The body’s largest artery the arterial trunk that carries blood from the heart to be distributed by branch arteries through the body
Arteries
Thick walled muscular and flexible tubes that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the capillaries throughout the body
Arteriolar
Small arteries that deliver blood capillaries
Atrioventricular valves
Abbreviated ATV valves which are designed to prevent the blood from flowing back into the pumping chamber
Atrium
In walled upper chamber of the heart through which blood is pumped to the ventricles there is a right atrium and the left atrium
Auricularis anterior
Muscle in front of the ear that draws the ear forward
Auricularis posterior
Muscle behind the ear that draws that your backward
Agricularis superior
Muscle about the air that draws the ear upward
Auriculotemporal nerve
Nerve at the affects the external ear and skin above the temple up to the top of the scull
Autonomic nervous system
Abbreviated ANS the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary muscle regulates the action of the smooth muscles glands blood vessels and heart
Axon
The extension of a neuron through which impulses are sent away from the cell body to other neurons glands or muscles
Belly
Middle part of a muscle
Biceps
Muscle producing the contour of the front and inner side of the upper arm
Blood
Nutruitive fluid circulating through the circulatory system heart veins arteries and capillaries to supply oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues and to remove carbon dioxide and waste from them
Blood vessels
Tube like structures that transport blood to and from the heart and to various tissues of the body include arteries arterioles capillaries venules and veins
Blood system
Also known as systems groups of bodily organs acting together to perform one or more functions of the human body is composed of 11 major systems
Brachial artery
Located in the upper arm the brachial artery is a major blood vessels which runs down the arm and ends by dividing into the radio and owner arteries which run down through the forearm
Brain
Part of the central nervous system contained in the cranium largest and most complex nerve tissues contest sensation muscles glandular activity from the power to think and feel
Brainstem
Structure that connects the spinal cord to the brain
Buccal nerve
Nerve that affects the muscles of the mouth
Vaccinators
Thin flat muscle of the cheek between the upper and lower job that compresses the cheeks and expels air between the lips
Capillaries
Tiny thin walled blood vessels that connects the smaller arteries to the veins capillaries bring nutrients to the cells and carry away waste materials
Cardiac muscle
The involuntary muscle that is the heart this type of muscle is not found in any other part of the body
Carpus
Also known as wrist joint composed of eight small irregular bones couples held together by ligament
Catabolism
The phase of metabolism that most breaking down complex compounds within the cells and two smaller ones often resulting in the release of energy to perform functions such as muscular effort secretions or digestion
Cell membrane
Part of the cell that encloses the protoplasm and permits soluble substances to leave enter and leave the cell
Cells
Basic unit of all living things minute mass of protoplasm capable of performing all the fundamental functions of life
Central nervous system
Cerebrospinal nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord spinal nerves and cranial nerves
Cerebellum
Life at the base of the cerebrum and is attached to the brainstem this term is Latin for little brain
Cervicalcutaneous nerve
Nerve located at the side of the neck that affects the front and sides of the neck as far down as the breastbone
Cervical nerves
Nerves that originally at the spinal cord who’s branches by the muscles and scalp at the back of the head and neck affect the side of the neck and the platysma muscle
Cervical vertebrae
The seven bones of the top part of the vertebral column located in the neck region
Circulatory system
Also known as cardiovascular system or vascular system system that controls the study circulation of the blood through the body by means of the heart and blood vessels
Clavicle
Also known as collarbone joining the sternum and scapula
Common carotid arteries
Arteries that supply blood to the face head and neck.
Connective tissue
Fibrous tissue that binds together protects and supports the various parts of the body such as bone cartilage and tendons examples of connective tissue and bone, cartilage,ligaments,tendons, blood, lymph and fat.
Corrugator muscle
Facial muscle that draws eyebrows down and wrinkles the bar had vertically
Cranium
Well bony case that protects the brain
Cytoplasm
All the protoplasm of a cell that which is in the nucleus the watery fluid containing the food material necessary for cell growth through reproduction and self repair
Defecation
Elimination of feces from the body
Deltoid
Large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint that allows the arm text and outward into the side of the body
Dendrites
Tree like branching of nerve fibers extending from a nerve cell certain or fibers that carry impulses toward the cell and receive impulses from other neurons
Deoxyribonucleoc acid
I previewed a DNA the blueprint material of genetic information contains all the information that controls the function of every living cell
Depressor anguli Otis
Also known as triangular muscle muscle extending alongside the tin that post down the corner of the mouth
Depressor Labii inferioris
inferioria muscles surrounding the lower lip that depresses the lower lip and draws it to one side
Diaphragm
Muscular wall that separates the garage in the abdominal region and helps control breathing
Diencephalon
Located in the uppermost part of the midbrain consist of two main parts of the thalamus and the hypothalamus
Digestion
Breakdown of food by mechanical and chemical means
Digestive enzymes
Chemicals that change certain kinds of food into a form that can be used by the body
Digestive system
Also called the gastrointestinal system responsible for changing the food into nutrients and waste consist of the mouth stomach intestines salivary and gastric glands and other organs
Digital nerve
Sensory motor nerve but it’s branches supplies impulses to the fingers
11 cranial nerve
Also known as accessory nerve a motor nerve that controls the motion of the neck and shoulder muscles
Endocrine glands
Also known as ductless glands release secretions called hormones directly into the bloodstream which in turn influence is the welfare of the entire body
Endocrine system
Group of specialized grams that affect the growth development sexual activities and health of the entire body
Cranial app neurosis
Tendon connecting the occipital and frontalis
Epicardium
Also known as occipital fun tell us the proper muscle that covers the top of the screen consist of the occipital and Frontalis
Epithelial tissue
Protective covering on body surfaces such as the skin mucous membranes and lining of the heart digestive and respiratory organs and glands
Ethmoid bone
Light spongy bone between the eyesockets that forms part of the nasal cavities
Excretory system
Group of organs including the kidneys liver skin large intestines and lungs that purify the body by elimination of waste matter
Exhalation
Putting out word expelling carbon dioxide from the lungs
Exocrine glands
Also known as Duct glands produce a substance that travels through small tube like ducts sweat and oil glands of the skin belong to this group
Extensors
Muscles that straight in the wrist hand and finger to form a straight line
External carotid artery
Artery that supplies blood to the anterior part of the scalp your face neck inside of the head
External jugular vein
Main located on the side of the neck that carries blood returning to the heart from the head face and neck
Facial artery
Also known as extra no maxillary artery supplies blood to the lower region of the face mouth and nose
Fifth cranial nerve
Also known as trifacial or trigeminal nerve it is the chief sensory nerve of the face and it serves as the motor nerve of the muscles that control chewing it consists of three branches
Flexors
Extensor muscle of the rest involved in flexing the wrist
Frontal artery
Artery that supplies blood to the fore head and upper eyelids
Frontal bone
Bone forming the forehead
Frontalis
Front portion of the epicranius muscle of the scalp that raises the eyebrows forward and causes wrinkles across the forehead
Glands
Specialized organs that remove certain elements on the blood to convert them into new compounds
Greater aricular nerve
Nerve at the side of the neck affecting the face ears neck and parotid gland
Greater Occipital nerve
Okay did in the back of the head scalp as far as the top of the head
Heart
Muscular cone shaped organ that keeps the blood moving within the circulatory system
Hemoglobin
Iron containing protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen
Histology
Also known as microscopic anatomy the study of the structure and composition of tissue
Hormones
Secretions produced by one of the endocrine glands and carried by the bloodstream or body fluid to another part of the body or a body organ to stimulate functional activity or secretion such as insulin adrenaline and estrogen
Humerus
Open most and largest bone in the arm extending from the shoulders
Hyoid bone
You shaped bone at the base of the tongue of the supports the tongue and it’s muscles
Inferior labial artery
Supplies blood to the lower lip
Infra orbital artery
Artery that originates from the internal maxillary artery and supplies blood to the Eye muscles
Infratrochlear nerve
No fax the membrane and skin of the nose
Ingestion
Eating or taking food into the body
Inhalation
Breathing in through the nose or mouth and that’s oxygen is absorbed by the blood