anatomy test Flashcards
what is the process of reproduction called ?
mitosis
how much blood does the human body contain?
8-10 pints
why is it important as an esthetician to know about the muscles of the forearm ?
to maintain good body mechanics during treatments
what are valves ?
structures that close a passage flow in one direction only
what is the connection between two or more bones of the skeleton ?
joint
what is the body system that controls and coordinates all other body systems ?/
nervous
this muscle closes the eyes
orbicularis oculi
which type of muscle will estheticians work with
skeletal
what is not true about the brain ?
it is the largest organ in the body
what carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all body functions ?
nerve tissue
what is true of the pituitary gland?
it is the most complex organ of the endocrine system
what binds the tissue of the body together ?
connective tissue
what body system/is responsible for changing food into nutrients and waste ?
digestive
what of these muscles are used in chewing?
the masseter and temporalis are the muscles used in chewing
What are the 3 muscles of the ear called?
auricularis muscles
what is the one reason estheticians should study body systems ?
to understand the effect services have on the body
what is the primary function of the skeletal system ?
providing the physical foundation of the body
what body system serves as a protective covering for the body ?
integumentary
what muscle is used to grin ?
risorius
which body system regulates temperature and produces vitamin D ?
integumentary
this movement is used to rotate the muscles
supinate
which muscle draws the scalp backward?
occipitalis
what is the study of the structure and composition of tissue
histology
what is defecation
eliminating waste from the body
what organ in the endocrine system secretes enzyme producing calls that are responsble for digesting cabrs, proteins, and fats ?
pancreas
what is true of the origin part of the muscle ?
it is the closest to the skeleton