Tissues, Bones & Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology

Front 1

Epithelial Cell

Back 1

Skin Cells (specializes in secretions, absorbs molecules and ions)

Front 2

Epithelial Tissue

Back 2

Superficial layer of mucous membranes and the cells making up the SKIN.

Front 3

Glandular Epithelium

Back 3

Filter or stablizer (cilia) that secret bodily fluids - removes purities from the skin

Front 4

Simple Epithelium

Back 4

One single layer of cells

Front 5

Squamous Epithelium

Back 5

Flat layer of cells found on the linings of blood vessels, heart, alveoli and lymph vessels

Front 6

Cuboidal/Cubical Epithelium

Back 6

Cube shaped; found in some glands - secretes fluids

Front 7

Columnar Epithelium

Back 7

Single layer of cells found on the linings of intestines

Front 8

Ciliated Epithelium

Back 8

Cells lining the nasal cavity, larynx, trachea and bronchi

Front 9

Compound Epithelium

Back 9

Different layers of cells

Front 10

Stratified Epithelium

Back 10

Flat cells on top of columnar cells found on the epidermis (skin), lining of mouth, pharynx, esophagus and conjuctiva (lining of eye)

Front 11

Transitional Epithelium

Back 11

Pear-shaped cells found on the lining of the bladder

Front 12

Connective Tissue

Back 12

Composed of intercelluar material (matrix- attached cells); Can be solid, liquid or gel-like

Front 13

Areolar Tissue

Back 13

Loose connective tissue found between muscles. Fills in spaces between muscles.

Front 14

Adipose Tissue

Back 14

A fatty areolar tissue found around muscles and organs

Front 15

Lymphoid Tissue

Back 15

Connective tissue found in tonsils and adenoids

Front 16

Fibrous Tissue

Back 16

Binds structures together

Front 17

White Fibrous Tissue

Back 17

Thin, dense white color, highly organzied tissue; found in the ligaments (binds of bones)

Front 18

Yellow Elastic Tissue

Back 18

Yellow colored tissue found in areas with lots of recoil action; found in the lungs, cartilage of trachea and bronchi

Front 19

Tensile Strength

Back 19

Keeps fibers from being easily seperated

Front 20

Compressive Strength

Back 20

Resistant to crushing, compressing forces

Front 21

Hyaline Cartilage

Back 21

Provides a smooth and glassy surface

Front 22

Yellow Elastic Cartilage

Back 22

Elastic firm cartilage found in the pinna, nose and epiglottis

Front 23

White Fibrocartilage

Back 23

Flexible, found in the discs between the veterbrae; shock absorber; found in knees + spine

Front 24

Muscles Tissue

Back 24

Capable of being stimulated (contracted)

Front 25

Striated

Back 25

Smooth muscle tissue (striped appearence) moves the skeletal structure

Front 26

Voluntary Somatic Muscle

Back 26

Movement in reponse to voluntary simulation

Front 27

Smooth Muscle

Back 27

Muscle tissue of the internal organs and automatic muscle tissue

Front 28

Cardiac Muscle

Back 28

Striated + Smooth muscle; autonomic (uncontrollable); composed of cells interwoven into a net

Front 29

Nervous Tissue

Back 29

Specialized communicative tissue consiting of neurons. Transmit info from:

*neuron to neuron

*neuron to sensory receptors

or *neuron to neural structures

Front 30

Neuron

Back 30

Nerve cells

Front 31

Organ

Back 31

Tissue of the body with functional unity

Front 32

Fascia

Back 32

A sheetlike membrane; surrounds organs

Front 33

Perimysium

Back 33

Fibrous connective tissue; a specific type of fascia; you can not see through it

Front 34

Ligaments

Back 34

Bands of connective tisue; holds structure together

Front 35

Visceral Ligaments

Back 35

Joins the organs together

Front 36

Skeletal Ligaments

Back 36

Joins bone to bone; withstands a lot of pressure

Front 37

Tendons

Back 37

Bands of connective tissue; takes the form of the muscle they serve; bone to cartilage

Front 38

Cartilage

Back 38

Tensile Strength + Compressive Strength + Elasticity

Front 39

Joints

Back 39

Meets at a point based on the degree of movement

Front 40

Articulation

Back 40

The point of union between two structures

Front 41

Synarthrodial Joints

Back 41

No mobility

Front 42

Amphiarthorodial Joints

Back 42

Limited Mobility

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Diathrodial Joints

Back 43

Free maximum mobility

Front 44

Synovial Joints

Back 44

Diarthrodial; contains synovial fluid- lubricates the joints to allow them to move smooth and freely

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Muscle

Back 45

Groups of fibers that work together

Front 46

Origin

Back 46

Point of attachment

Front 47

Insertion

Back 47

The point of attachment as a result of MUSCLE CONTRACTION

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Agonists/Prime Mover

Back 48

Contraction mover

Front 49

Antagonists

Back 49

Opposes muscle contraction

Front 50

Synergists

Back 50

Provides muscle stability

Front 51

Inneveration (Innervated)/Sensation

Back 51

Stimulated by nerves (between neurons and/or muscles); can either be sensory or motor

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Afferent

Back 52

Sensory

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Efferent

Back 53

Motor