Chapter 6 Anatomy 2016 Flashcards
The basic unit of all living things
Cells
The cells of living organisms are made of a substance called
Protoplasm
What is to raw egg white as what is to raw egg yolk
Protoplasm ; nucleus
The dense, active structure at the center of the cell is what
Nucleus
What is the fluid of a cell that surrounds the nucleus and is necessary for growth and reproduction
Cytoplasm
In living organisms, cell reproduction is called
Mitosis
What is the tissue that binds together, protects, and supports various parts of the body?
Connective tissue
Another term for fat is what tissue
Adipose
The type of tissue that controls and coordinates body functions is what tissue
Nerve
Structures composed of specialized tissues that perform specific functions in plants and animals are called
Organs
The physical foundation Of the body consisting of bones connected by joints is the
Skeletal
How many bones does the adult human body have
206
The joint pain people complain about is often cause by what
Inflammation of tissue surrounding the joint
The skull consists of the
Cranium and facial bones
The facial skeleton has how many bones
14
The bone that forms the back of the skull above the nape is the
Occipital
The bone that joins all of the bones of the cranium together is the
Sphenoid bone
The cheekbones are also called
Zygomatic bones
The elastic, bony cage that acts as a protective framework for the heart and Lungs is
The thorax
The inner and larger bone of the forearm, attached at the wrist and located on the side of the little finger, is the
Ulna
The bones in the finger or digits are called
Phalanges
The heavy, long bone that forms the leg above the knee is called the
Femur
The ankle joint is composed of how many bones?
3
The part of the muscle that does not move is the
Origin
The middle part of the muscle is called the
Belly
The part of the muscle that moves and is farthest from the skeleton is the
Insertion
To find the comb she dropped on the floor while working on her client, tuna lowered her head and turned her head away. What muscle was tuna most likely using?
Sternocleidomastoideus