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Circulatory System |
System that controls the steady circulation of blood through the body by means of the heart and blood vessels. |
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Common Carotid Arteries |
Arteries that Supply The Blood to the Head, face, and neck |
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Connective Tissue |
Fibrous tissue that binds together, protects, and supports the various parts of the body. |
Bone, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, blood, lymph and adipose tissue |
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Adductors |
Muscles that draw a body part such as a finger arm or toe inward toward the median axis of the body or of an extremity |
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Corrugator muscle |
Facial muscle that draws eyebrows down and wrinkles the forehead vertically |
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Abductors |
Muscles that draw a body part such as a finger arm or toe away from the midline of the body or of an extremity |
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Cranium |
An oval, bony case that protects the brain |
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Adipose tissue |
A technical term for fat gives smoothness and contour to the body |
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Internal jugular vein |
Vein located on the side of the neck semicolon collects blood from the brain and parts of the face and neck. |
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Anatomy |
The science of the structure of organisms and their parts |
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Cytoplasm |
Is the watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus of the cell and is needed for growth, reproduction and self-repair. |
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Angular artery |
Artery that supplies blood to the sides of the nose |
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Anterior auricular artery |
Artery that supplies blood to the front part of the ear |
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Interstitial fluid |
Blood plasma found in the spaces between tissue cells. |
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Aorta |
Largest artery in the body |
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Deltoid |
A large, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint that allows the arm to extend outward and to the side of the body. |
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Arteries |
Thick walled muscular flexible tubes that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the arterioles |
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Arterioles |
Small arteries that deliver blood to capillaries |
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Auricularis anterior |
Muscle in front of the ear that draws the ear forward |
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Dendrites |
Tree like branching of the nerve fibers extending from the nerve cell that carries impulses towards the cell and receives impulses from other neutrons |
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Auricularis posterior |
Muscle behind the ear that draws the ear backward |
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Auricularis Superior |
Muscle above the ear that draws the ear upward |
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Auriculotemporal nerve |
Nerve that affects the external ear and stand above the temple up to the top of the skull |
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Axon and axon terminal |
Extensions of a neuron through which impulses are sent away from the cell body to the other neurons glands or muscles |
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Depressor Labii Inferioris Muscle |
Muscles surrounding the lower lip |
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Joint |
Connection between two or more bones of the skeleton. |
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Belly |
Middle part of a muscle |
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Lacrimal bones |
Small bones located in the wall of the eye sockets. |
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Bicep |
Muscles that produces the contour of the front and inner side of the upper arm lifts the forearm and flexes the elbow |
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Digestive system |
The mouth, stomach, intestines, and salivary and gastric glands that change food into nutrients and waste |
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Blood |
nutritive fluid circulating through the circulatory system and supplies oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues and removes carbon dioxide and waste from them |
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Blood vessels |
tube-like structures that include the arteries arterioles capillaries venules and veins function is to transport blood to and from the heart and then to the various tissues of the body |
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11th cranial nerve |
Spinal nerve branch that affects the muscle of neck and back |
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Body systems |
Groups of body organs acting together to perform one or more functions |
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Brain |
Largest and most complex nerve tissue part of the central nervous system contained within the cranium |
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Buccal nerve |
Nerve that affects the muscles of the mouth |
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Endocrine Glands |
Endocrine glands release hormonal secretions directly into the bloodstream, for example thyroid and pituitary glands |
Ductless glands |
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Buccinator muscles |
Thin flat muscle of the cheek between the upper and lower Jaws |
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Latissimus dorsi |
A large, flat, triangular muscle covering the lower back, helps extend the arm away from the body and rotate the shoulder. |
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Endocrine system |
Group of specialized glands that affect growth, development, sexual function, and General Health |
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Capillaries |
tiny thin-walled blood vessels that connect the smaller arteries to venules and bring nutrients to the cells and carry away waste materials |
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Carpus |
The bones of the wrist |
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Epicranial Aponeurosis |
A tendon that connects the occipitalis and frontalis muscle |
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Levator anguli Oris muscle |
Muscle that raises the angle of the mouth and draws it inward. |
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Cell membrane |
Part of the cell that encloses the protoplasm permits soluble substances to enter and leave the cell |
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Cells |
Basic units of all living things |
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Levator labii superioris muscle |
Muscles surrounding the upper lip. |
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Central nervous system (CNS) |
Division of nervous system consisting of the brain spinal cord spinal nerves and cranial nerves |
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Epicranius |
Broad muscle that covers the top of the skull and consists of the occipitalis and frontalis |
Occipitofrontalis |
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Levator palpebrae superioris muscle |
A thin muscle that controls the eyelid. |
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Centrioles |
Two small structures near the nucleus that move to each side during the mitosis process to help divide the cell |
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Lymph |
Colorless, watery fluid that circulates in the lymphatic system carries waste and impurities from cells. |
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Cervical cutaneous nerve |
Nerve located at the side of the neck affects the front and sides of the neck to the breastbone |
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Cervical vertebrae |
7 bones that form the top part of the spinal column in the neck region |
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Epithelial tissue |
A protective covering on body surfaces, such as Skin, mucous membranes, the tissue inside the mouth, the lining of the heart, digestive and respiratory organs, and glands |
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Ethmoid Bone |
A light, spongy bone between the eye socket form and part of the nasal cavities |
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Excretory system |
Group of organs including the kidney, liver, skin, large intestines, and lungs that purify the body by the elimination of waste matter |
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Lymph capillaries |
Blind end tubes occuring individually or in clusters that are the origin of the lymphatic vessels. |
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Exocrine glands |
Produces a substance that travels through small, tubelike ducts |
Duct glands |
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Lymph nodes |
Gland like structures found inside lymphatic vessels that filter lymph. |
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Lymphatic / immune system |
Consists of lymph, lymph nodes, and the thymus gland, the spleen, and lymph vessels that act as an aid to the blood system. |
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Mandible |
Lower jaw bone. |
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Mandibular nerve |
Branch of the fifth cranial nerve that affects the muscles of the chin, lower lip, and external ear. |
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Marginal mandibular nerve |
Affects the muscles of the chin and lower lip. |
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Masseter |
One of the jaw muscles used in chewing. |
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Maxillae |
Bones of the upper jaw. |
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Extensors |
Muscles that straighten the wrist, hand, and fingers to form a straight line |
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Maxillary nerve |
Supplies impulses to the upper part of the face. |
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External Carotid Artery |
Artery that supplies blood to the interior parts of the scalp, face, neck, and side of the head |
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Mental nerve |
Nerve that affects the skin of the lower lip and Chin. |
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Mentalis muscle |
Muscle that elevates the lower lip and raises and wrinkles the skin of the chin. |
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External jugular vein |
Vein located at the side of the neck that carries blood returning to the heart from the head, face, and neck |
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Facial artery |
Artery that supplies blood to the lower region of the face, mouth, and nose |
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Metacarpals |
The bones of the Palm, consisting of five slender bones between the carpus and phalanges |
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Middle temporal artery |
Artery that supplies blood to the temples. |
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Posterior auricular artery |
Artery that supplies blood to the scalp behind and above the ear |
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Posterior auricular nerve |
Nerve that affects the muscles behind the ear at the base of the skull |
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Mitosis |
Cells dividing into two new cells or daughter cells |
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Procerus |
Muscle that covers the bridge of the nose depresses the eyebrows and wrinkles the nose |
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Facial skeleton |
Two nasal bones; 2 lacrimal bones; two zygomatic bones; two maxillae; the mandible; two turbinal bone; two Palpatine bones; and the vomer |
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Pronator |
Muscles that turns the hand inward so that the palm faces downward |
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Protoplasm |
a colorless jelly like substance found inside cells in which food elements such as proteins fats carbohydrates mineral salts in water are present |
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Pulmonary circulation |
Takes deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation and waste removal and then returns that blood to the heart so oxygen rich blood can be delivered to the body |
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Fifth cranial nerve |
Chief sensory nerve of the face; controls chewing |
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Radius |
Smaller bone in the forearm on the same side as the thumb |
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Reflex |
Automatic nerve reaction to a stimulus |
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Flexor |
Extensor muscle of the risks involved in flexing the wrist |
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Reproductive system |
Body system is responsible for processes by which plants and animals produce offspring |
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Frontal bone |
Bone that forms the forearm |
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Respiratory system |
Consists of the lungs and air passages enables breathing |
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Frontalis |
Anterior or frontal portion of the epicranius, muscle of the scalp |
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General circulation |
See systemic circulation |
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Risorius muscle |
Muscle of the mouth that draws the corner of the mouth out and back as in grinning |
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Glands |
Specialized organs varying in size and function that have the ability to remove certain elements from the blood and to convert them into new compounds |
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Sensory nerves |
Nerves that carry impulses or messages from the sense organs to the brain |
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Greater Auricular Nerve |
Nerves at the side of the neck affecting the face, ears, and neck |
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Greater occipital nerve |
Nerve located at the back of the head, affecting the scalp |
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Heart |
Muscular, cone shaped organ that keeps blood moving through the circulatory system |
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Histology |
The study of the structure of the various tissues and organs that make up the entire body of an organism |
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Hormones |
Secretions that stimulate functional activity or other secretions in the body |
Insulin, adrenaline, and estrogen |
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Humerus |
Uppermost and largest bone in the arm |
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Hyoid bone |
U shaped bone at the base of the tongue at the front part of the throat |
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Inferior Labial Artery |
Artery that supplies blood to the lower lip |
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Infraorbital Artery |
Artery that supplies blood to the eye muscle |
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Infraorbital nerve |
Nerve that affects the skin of the lower eyelid, side of the nose, upper lip and mouth |
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Infratrochlear Nerve |
Nerve that affects the membrane skin of the nose |
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Insertion |
The part of the muscle that moves and is farthest from the skeleton |
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Integumentary system |
The skin and its appendages glands, sensory receptors, nails and hair |
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Internal Carotid Artery |
Artery that supplies blood to the brain, eyes, eyelids, forehead, nose, and ear |
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Motor nerves |
Nerves that carry impulses from the brain to the muscles. |
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Muscle tissue |
Contracts and moves various parts of the body. |
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Muscular system |
Body system that covers, shapes, and supports the skeletal tissue. |
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Myology |
Study of the structure, function, and diseases of the muscles. |
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Nasal bones |
Bones that form the bridge of the nose. |
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Nasal nerve |
Nerve that affects the point and lower sides of the nose. |
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Nerve tissue |
Type of tissue that carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all bodily functions. |
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Nerves |
Whitish cords made up of bundles of nerve fibers held together by connective tissue, through which impulses are transmitted. |
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Neurons |
Also known as nerve cell ; the primary structural unit of the nervous system, consisting of the cell body, nucleus, dendrites, and an axon. |
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Nucleus |
Dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the cell, importance of reproduction and metabolism. |
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Occipital artery |
Artery that supplies the scalp and back of the head up to the crown. |
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Occipital bone |
Hindmost bone of the skull, located below the parietal bones. |
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Occipitalis |
Back of the epicranius, muscle that draws the scalp backward. |
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Ophthalmic nerve |
Supplies impulses to the skin of the forehead, upper eyelids, and interior interior portion of the scalp, orbit, eyeball , and nasal passage. |
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Orbicularis oculi muscle |
Ring muscle of the eye socket. |
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Orbicularis Oris muscle |
Flat band around the upper and lower lips. |
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Organs |
Structures composed of specialized tissues performing specific functions |
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Origin |
A more fixed part of the muscle that does not move. |
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"Os" |
Means bone, is used as a prefix in many medical terms. |
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Osteology |
Study of the anatomy, structure, and function of the bones. |
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Parietal artery |
Bones that form the sides and top of the cranium. |
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Pectoralis major |
Muscles of the chest that assist The Swinging movements of the arm. |
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Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) |
Made up of sensory and motor nerve fibers that extend from the brain and spinal cord to all parts of the body. Their function is to carry impulses or messages to and from the CNS. |
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Phalanges |
Bone of the fingers or toes. |
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Physiology |
Study of the functions and activities performed by the body structures. |
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Platysma |
Broad muscle extending from the chest and shoulder muscles to the side of the chin that is responsible for depressing the lower jaw and lip. |
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Posterior auricular artery |
Artery that supplies blood to the scalp, behind and above ear. |
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Posterior auricular nerve |
Nerve that affects the muscles behind the ear at the base of skull. |
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Procerus |
Muscle that covers the bridge of the nose, depresses the eyebrows, and wrinkles the nose. |
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Pronator |
Muscle that turns the hand inward so the Palm faces downward. |
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Protoplasm |
A colorless jelly like substance found inside cells and which food elements such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, mineral salt, and water are present. |
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Pulmonary circulation |
Takes deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation and waste removal and then Returns the blood to the heart so oxygen rich blood can be delivered to the body. |
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Radius |
Smaller bone in the forearm on the same side as the thumb. |
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Reflex |
Automatic nerve reaction to a stimulus. |
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Reproductive system |
Body system responsible for processes by which plants and animals produce offspring. |
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Respiratory system |
Consists of the lungs and air passages, enables breathing. |
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Risorius muscle |
Muscle of the mouth that draws the corner of the mouth out and back as in grinning. |
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Sensory nerves |
Nerves that carry impulses or messages from the sense organs to the brain. |
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Serratus anterior |
Muscle of the chest that assist in breathing and in raising the arm. |
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7th cranial nerve |
Chief motor nerve of the face. |
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Skeletal system |
Physical foundation of the body, composed of Bones and movable and immovable joints. |
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Smaller occipital nerve |
Nerve that affects the scalp and muscles behind the ear. |
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Sphenoid bone |
Bone that connects all the bones of the cranium. |
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Spinal cord |
Portion of the central nervous system that originates in the brain and runs downward through the spinal column. |
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Sternocleidomastoideus |
Muscle of the neck that depresses and rotates the head. |
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Submental artery |
Artery that supplies blood to the chin and lower lip. |
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Superficial temporal artery |
Artery that supplies blood to the muscle of the front, sides, and top of the head. |
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Superior labial artery |
Artery that supplies blood to the upper lip and lower region of the nose. |
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Supinator |
Muscle of the forearm that rotates the radius outward and the palm upward |
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Supraorbital artery |
Artery that supplies blood to the upper eyelid and forehead. |
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Supraorbital nerve |
Nerve that affects the skin of the forehead, scalp, eyebrows, and upper eyelids. |
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Supratrochlear nerve |
Nerve that affects the skin between the eyes in the upper side of the nose. |
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Systemic circulation |
Carries oxygen rich blood from the heart throughout the body and returns deoxygenated blood back to the heart |
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Temporal bones |
Bones that form the sides of the head in the ear region. |
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Temporal nerve |
Nerve that affects the muscles of the temple, side of the forehead, eyelid, eyebrow, and upper cheek. |
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Temporalis |
Muscle that aids in opening and closing the mouth and chewing. |
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Thorax |
The chest. |
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Tissue |
Collections of similar cells that perform a particular function |
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Transverse facial artery |
Artery that supplies blood to the skin and the masseter. |
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Trapezius |
Muscle that covers the back of the neck in the middle and upper region of the back. |
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Triangularis muscle |
Muscle that extends along side the chin and pulls down the corner of the mouth. |
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Tricep |
Large muscle that covers the entire back of the upper arm and extends the forearm. |
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Ulna |
Inner and larger bone of the forearm. |
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Veins |
Thin-walled blood vessels that are less elastic than arteries, veins contain cup like valves that keep blood flowing in one direction to the heart and prevent blood from flowing backward. Veins carry blood containing waste products back to the heart and lungs for cleaning and to pick up oxygen. |
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Venules |
Small vessels that connect the capillaries to the veins, they collect blood from the capillaries and drains it into the veins. |
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Zygomatic bones |
Bones that form the prominence of the cheeks. |
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Zygomatic nerve |
Affects the muscle in upper part of the cheek. |
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Zygomaticus major mussels |
Muscle extending from the zygomatic bone to the angle of the mouth, pull the mouth upward and backward as in laughing. |
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Zygomaticus minor muscles |
Muscles on both sides of the face that extend from the zygomatic bone to the upper lips, pull the upper lip backward, upward, and outward, as when you're smiling. |
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