Paper 2 B23 A&P Flashcards
Vitim D is formed by?
In thebskin by the action of sunlight on a substance called cholesterol
The Humerus is …?
upper arm, between the shoulder joint and elbow joint
The Sternum is located?
Long bone of the chest between breasts.
The Scapula is located?
Shoulders blades
The clavicle is… ?
Chest- collar bone
What is the sinus?
Is an air space found in the temporal, occipital, sphenoid and maxillae bones. Which open the nasal cavity.
What is the function of the sinus?
To make the skull lighter, improve voice tone, secrete mucas to help with air flow.
Where is the temporal muscle?
Side of head, near ear
Where is the occipitalis muscle?
Back of lower head
Where is the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
Neck
Where is the triceps?
Back of upper arm
Where is the deltoids?
Outer shoulder
What is the muscle called that draws the lower lip and gaw down, forming wrinkles in the neck?
Platysma
The biceps are responsible for?
Flexion of the elbow
The trapezius muscle is relaxed by?
Indian head massage