chapter 5 - Anatomy Flashcards
Anatomy
study of the organs and systems of he body
physiology
study of the functions of there organs and systems
Gross anatomy
study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye
histology
study of structures too small to be seen except through a microscope
cells
the basic units of life.
protoplasm
a colorless gel like substance that contains water, salt and nutrients obtained from food
nucleus
control center of cell activities, is vitally important for reproduction
cytoplasm
the production department of the cell
organelles
perform most of the cell’s activities
cell membrane
outer surface of the cell
Mitosis
human cells reproduce by dividing in half
metabolism
chemical process by which cells receive nutrients for cell growth and reproduction
anabolism
the process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones
catabolism
the process of breaking down larger molecules or substances into smaller ones
epithelial
tissue covers and protects body surfaces and internal organs
connective tissue
supports, protects ad holds the body together
nerve tissue
carries messages to and form the brain and coordinates body functions
muscular tissue
contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion
liquid tissue
carries food, waste products and hormones
liver
which removes the toxic by products of digestion
kidneys
which eliminate water and waste products
skin
the body’s largest organ, which forms the external protective layer of the body
Endocrine
controls growth, health and reproduction
integumentary
covers and protects the entire body
Skeletal system
the physical foundation of the body.
206 bones of different
Osteology
is the study of bones
Frontal
bone extends from the top of the eyes to top of the head and forms the forehead
Parietal
bones form the crown and upper sides of the head
occipital
bone forms the back of the skull, indenting above the nape area
temporal
bones are located on either side of the head, directly above the ears and below the parietal bones
sphenoid
is locate behind the eyes and nose and connects all the bones of the cranium
ethmoid
the spongy bone between the eyes that forms part of the nasal cavity