Chapter 6 - Anatomy Flashcards
The basic unit of all living things is?
cells
What is known as micro anatomy
Histology
The chemical process in living organisms where by cells are nourished and carry out their activities is?
metabolism
The phase of metabolism that involves the breaking down of complex compounds within cells into smaller ones is ?
catabolism (p.114)
The tissue that binds together, protects, and supports parts of the body is?
connective tissue
Structures composed of specialized tissues designed to perform specific functions in plant and animals are?
organs
Thee facial skeleton has how many bones?
14
The bone that forms the back of the skull a bone above the nape is the what?
occipital bone
The bone that forms the forehead is the what?
frontal bone
Two bones that form the sides of the head in the ear region are the what?
Temporal bones
The bones that joins all of the bones of the cranium together is ?
sphenoid
The cheek bones are called the malar bones or the what?
Zygomatic bone
The elastic, bony cage that acts as the protective framework is the what?
thorax
The uppermost and largest bone of the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder is the what?
humerus
The inner and larger bones of the forearm, attached at the wrist and located on the side of the little finger is the what?
ulna
The bones in the fingers or digits are called what?
Phalanges
The heavy , long bone that forms the leg above the knee is called the what?
femur
The ankle joint is composed of how many bones?
three
Muscles that are attached to bones and are voluntary or consciously controlled are what?
straited muscles
The part of the muscles that moves and is the farthest from the skeleton is?
Insertion
Pressure in massage is usually directed from the what?
Insertion to the origin
The muscle of the scalp that raises the eyebrows draws the scalp forward and causes wrinkles across the forehead is the what?
Fontalis
The muscle of the neck that lowers and rotates the head is
sternocleidomastoideus
The ring muscle of the eye socket that enables you to close your eyes is the what?
orbicularius oculi
The muscle that draws the eyebrow down and wrinkles the forehead vertically is the what muscle?
Corrgator muscle
The muscle that covers the back of the neck and upper and middle region of the back is the
trapezius
Extensor muscles that turn the hand in ward so the palm faces downwar are
pronator
Muscles that separate the fingers are
abductors
The nervous system as a whole is divided into how many main subdivisions?
Three
The nervous system that controls the voluntary functions of the five senses is the what?
Centeral
The largest and most complex nerve tissue of the body is the what?
brain
The largest of the cranial nerves is what?
The 5th cranial nerve
What supples impulses to the skin on the outer side and back of the foot and leg
sural nerve
A lower, thick walled chamber of the heart is the what?
ventrical
Thin walled blood vessels that are less elastic than arteries and located closer to the skins surface are what?
veins
What gives blood its color
Hemoglobin
The main arteries that supply blood to the head, neck and face are the what arteries
common carotid arteries
Ductless glands that release secretion of hormones directly into bloodstream are what glands?
endocrine glands
Insulin, adrenaline and estrogen are examples of what
Hormones
The word integument means what
natural covering
