Integumentary Flashcards
Voluntary Muscles
A muscle that is typically controlled by individual volition
Involuntary Muscles
muscles in the human body whose contraction is controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
Smooth Muscles
a type of muscle that contracts without any voluntary control
Skeletal Muscles
one of the three significant muscle tissues in the human body.
Cardiac Muscle
makes up the thick middle layer of the heart
Epidermis
The outer layer of the two main layers of the skin.
Dermis
The inner layer of the two main layers of the skin.
Hypodermis
the bottom layer of skin in your body.
Joints
the part of the body where two or more bones meet to allow movement.
Chemical Digestion
the process where complex molecules like proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are broken down into smaller pieces that your body can use.
Enzymes
A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.
Saliva
The watery fluid in the mouth made by the salivary glands.
Movable Joints
the joints that are capable of moving in a variety of directions (allow mobility).
Immovable Joints
The two or more bones are in close contact, but no movement can occur
Bile
A fluid made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder