vocab 4556 Flashcards
appendicular
region of the body pertaining to the arms and legs
cancellous bone
lightweight bone located in the interior area of the bones
epithelial
tissue consisting of tightly packed cells that form a covering over external and internal body surfaces
hemostasis
the process by which the body controls bleeding
homeostasis
the process of all body functions performing together to maintain harmony in the body
myelin sheath
protective, insulated covering that surrounds some nerves
osteoblast
cells responsible for forming bone
osteoclast
cells responsible for destroying bone
parietal
pertaining to the walls of the body cavity
periosteum
tough, fibrous lining that covers the compact coronal bone
foramina
openings in bone allowing for passage of nerve and blood vessels
glenoid fossa
a shallow depression within the temporal bone
insertion
the movable end of the muscle
masseter
the principal muscle of mastication that closes the mouth
maxillary tuberosity
a rounded prominence of bone located posterior to the maxillary molars
origin
the fixed attachment of a muscle
sialolith
a stone in a salivary duct
xerostomia
dryness of the mouth caused by an abnormal reduction in salivary secretion
zygomatic
pertaining to the cheek bone
ala
winged flare of the nostril
linea alba
a long fold of tissue along the buccal mucosa next to where the teeth come together.
pharynx
passageway for air and food
uvula
a fold of mucous membrane attached to the back of the soft palate
vermilion border
transitional area between the skin of the face and mucous membrane of the lip.
