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What are the most important nerves of the face to know for an Esthetician?
fifth (trigeminal); seventh (facial); and eleventh (accessory)
How many phalanges are in each hand?
14
How many Metacarpals are in each hand?
5
Afferent nerves
sensory nerves
Efferent nerves
motor nerves
What part of the cell is responsible for metabolism?
the nucleus
Mitosis
Human cells reproducing by dividing in half
What are the 10 body systems?
Skeletal, Muscular, Circulatory, Nervous, Digestive, Excretory, Respiratory, Endocrine, Reproductive, Integumentary
Anatomy
the study of the organs and systems of the body
Physiology
the study of the functions of these organs and systems
Histology
study of structures too small to be seen except through a microscope
Anabolism
the process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones
Catabolism
the process of breaking down larger molecules or substances into smaller ones
How many bones compose the cranium?
8
The skeletal system is composed of how many bones?
206
What bone is also referred to as the "Adam's Apple"
Hyoid
Anterior
in front
Posterior
behind or in the back
Superioris
located above or larger than
Inferioris
located below or smaller than
Which muscle raises eyebrows or draws the scalp forward?
Frontalis
Which muscle is located at the nape of the neck and draws the scalp back?
Occipitalis
Auricularis anterior
muscle located in the front of the ear
Auricularis superior
muscle located above the ear
Auricularis posterior
muscle located behind the ear
What muscle is responsible for controlling the eyebrows, drawing them in and downward?
Corrugator
Levator Palpebrae superioris
located above the eyelids, opens the eyelids.
What muscle is responsible for closing the eyelid?
Orbicularis oculi
Procerus
located between the eyebrows across the bridge of the nose, draws brows down and wrinkles the area across the bridge of the nose
What are the four muscles located inside the nose?
Nasalis, posterior dilatator naris, anterior dilatator naris, and depressor septi
Oris orbicularis
circles the mouth and contracts, puckers and wrinkles the lips, as in whistling
What muscle is responsible for the action of whistling?
Oris orbicularis
Quadratus labii superioris
located above the upper lip, and raises both the nostrils and the upper lip, as in expressing distaste.
Mentalis
located at the tip of the chin, pushes the lower lip up and/or wrinkles the chin (expressing doubt)
Which muscle is located at the corner of the mouth and draws the mouth up and out (grinning)?
Risorius
Caninus
located above the corners of the mouth, raises the angle of the mouth, as in snarling
Triangularis
located below the corners of the mouth, draws the corners of the mouth down (sadness)
Zygomaticus
located outside the corners of the mouth, draws the mouth up and back, (laughing or smiling)
Buccinator
located between the jaws and cheek, compresses the cheek to release air outward (blowing)
Temporalis Muscle
located above and in front of the ear and opens and closes the jaw (chewing, mastication)
Masseter
covers the hinge of the jaw and aids in closing the jaw
Which muscle is responsible for depressing the lower jaw and lip, expressing sadness?
Platysma
Platysma
Extends from the tip of the chin to the shoulders and chest and depresses the lower jaw and lip
Sternocleido Mastoideus
extends along the side of the neck from the ear to the collarbone and moves the head from side to side, up and down (nodding)
Which muscle is responsible for nodding the head?
Sternocleido Mastoideus
Trapezius and Latissimus Dorsi
cover the back of the neck and upper back. Draw the head back, and control the shoulder blades and swinging motions of the arms.
Blood
sticky, salty fluid that circulates through the body, bringing nourishment and oxygen to all parts and carrying toxins and waste products to the liver and kidneys to be eliminated.
Red Blood Cells
Carry oxygen and contain a protein called hemoglobin
Erythrocytes
Red Blood Cells
Hemoglobin
attracts oxygen molecules through a process called oxygenation
White Blood Cells
help protect the body by fighting bacteria and other foreign substances, and they increase in number when infection invades the body
Leucocytes
White Blood Cells
Blood Platelets
Begin the process of coagulation, or clotting
Thrombocytes
Blood Platelets
Plasma
fluid part of the blood in which red and white blood cells and blood platelets are suspended
Arteries
tubular, elastic thick walled branching vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart through the body
Veins
tubular elastic thin walled branching vessels that carry oxygen-depleted blood from the capillaries to the heart
Capillaries
small vessels that take nutrients and oxygen from the arteries to the cells and take waste products from the cells to the veins
Common Carotid Arteries
located on either side of the neck
Internal Carotid Artery
Supplies blood to the brain, eyes and forehead
External Carotid Artery
branches into smaller arteries, supplying blood to the skin and muscles of the head
All blood from the head, face and neck returns through what two veins?
The internal and external jugular
Occipital Artery
supplies blood to the back of the head, up the crown
Posterior Auricular Artery
supplies blood to the scalp above and behind the ears
Superficial Temporal artery
supplies blood to the sides and top of the head and branches into five smaller artieries
External Maxillary Artery
(facial artery) supplies blood to the lower portion of the face, including the mouth and nose.
Lymph Vascular System
Second subsystem of circulation
Lymph
Passes nourishment to capillaries and cells. Filters the blood by removing toxins
Nervous System
coordinates and controls the overall operation of the human body by responding to both internal and external stimuli
neurology
study of the nervous system
Cerebrum
large, rounded structure of the brain that occupies the upper, front part of the crainial cavity.
Cerebrellum
Regulates motor function, muscle movement and balance
Pons
prominent band of nerve tissue that connects other parts of the brain to the spinal column
Medulla Oblongata
governs respiration, circulation, swalowing and certain other body functions
Central Nervous System
(Cerebrospinal) The brain and spinal chord. Controls all voluntary and involuntary body action
Peripheral Nervous System
composed of sensory and motor nerves that extend from the brain and spinal chord to the voluntary muscles of the body and surface of the skin
Autonomic nervous system
controls respiratory, digestive, circulatory, excretory, endocrine and reproductive systems
sympathetic nervous system
accelerates heart rate, constricts blood vessels and raises blood pressure
parasympathetic nervous system
slows the heart rate, dilates blood vessels and lowers blood pressure
Homeostasis
when the body is balanced
First Nerve (olfactory)
Sensory, sense of smell
Second (optic)
sensory, sense of sight
Third (oculomotor)
motor, motion of the eye
Fourth (trochlear)
Motor, motion of the eye
Fifth (Trigeminal) (Trifacial)
Sensory, chief sensory nerve of the face, sensations of face, tongue and teeth
Sixth (abducent)
Motor, motion of the eye
Seventh (facial)
motor, motion of face, scalp, neck, ear, and sections of the palate and tongue
Eighth (acoustic)
Sensory, sense of hearing
Ninth (glossopharyngeal)
Mixed, sense of taste
Tenth (vagus)
Mixed, motion and sensation of ear, pharynx, pneumogastric
Eleventh (Accessory)
Motor, motion of neck muscles
Twelfth (hypoglossal)
motor, motion of the tongue
Salivary glands
break down food
Pharynx
passage to the stomach and lungs
Esophagus
passage between the pharanx and the stomach
Stomach
organ where digestion occurs
Seventh (facial)
motor, motion of face, scalp, neck, ear, and sections of the palate and tongue
Eighth (acoustic)
Sensory, sense of hearing
Ninth (glossopharyngeal)
Mixed, sense of taste
Tenth (vagus)
Mixed, motion and sensation of ear, pharynx, pneumogastric
Eleventh (Accessory)
Motor, motion of neck muscles
Twelfth (hypoglossal)
motor, motion of the tongue
Salivary glands
break down food
Pharynx
passage to the stomach and lungs
Esophagus
passage between the pharanx and the stomach
Stomach
organ where digestion occurs
Small intestine
begins the breakdown of nutrients
Large intestine (colon)
Stores waste for eventual elimination
Peristalsis
twisting and turning motion of the esophagus
pepsin
responsible for the breakdown of protein