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histology
microscopic anatomy
protoplasm
the cells of all living things are composed of protoplasm. it can be thought of as the clear gel of a raw egg.
necleus
an organelle. dense active protoplasm found in the center of a cell. is like the egg yolk of raw egg.
organelle
small organ
nucleoplasm
fluid within the nucleus that contains proteins and DNA.
DNA
deoxyribonucleic acid. an important acid that determines our generic makeup, including color of eyes, skin, and hair.
mitosis
usual process of cell reproduction in human tissues. occurs when 2 cells divide into 2 identical daughter cells.
list favorable conditions for cells to grow and reproduce.
food, oxygen, water; and suitable temperatures and the ability to eliminate waste products.
list some unfavorable conditions that effect cell growth and reproduction
toxins, disease, and injury.
metabolism
chemical process that takes place in living organisms
anabolism
is constructive metabolism, the process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones. the body stores water, food, and oxygen for the time when these substances will be needed for cell growth and repair.
catabolism
phase of metabolism in which complex compound within the cell are broken down into smaller ones. this process releases energy that is stored by special molecules to be in muscle contractions, body secretions, or heart production.
collagen and elastin are protein fibers also located
in the connective tissue.
epithelial tissue
protective covering on body surfaces. examples are skin, mucous membranes, the lining of the heart, digestive and respiratory organs, and the glands.
function of the liver
it is the organ responsible for removing waste created by digestion.
body systems: what are they, and how many major ones.
group of body organs working together to perform one or more functions. 11 major body systems
muscles are connected to bones by
tendons.
Blank is the connection between two or more bones of the skeleton.
a joint
number of bones in 1. the skull. 2. the cranium. 3. the face
1. 22 in the skull. 2. 8 in the cranium. 3. 14 in the face.
is the hindmost bone of the skull. it forms the back of the skull above the nape.
occipital
forms the lower jawbone
mandible
what is the largest and strongest bone of the face
mandible
adam' s apple. one of the main bones of the neck.
hyoid
it is an elastic, bony cage that protects the heart, lungs, and other internal organs
thorax
the thorax has two other names
chest and pulmonary trunk
the thorax consists of
sternum, ribs, and thoracic vertebrae.
ribs
12 pairs of bones forming the wall of the thorax
another name for sternum
breastbone
another name for clavicle
collarbone
humerus
the uppermost and largest bone of the arm, extending from elbow to shoulder.
carpus
also known as wrist. a flexible joint composed of eight small, irregular bones held together by ligaments.
myology
the study of the nature, structure, function, and diseases of the muscles.
name the 3 type of muscle tissue
striated muscles, nonstriated muscles, and cardiac muscles.
striated muscles
also known as skeletal muscles or voluntary muscles. attached to the bones and make up a large percent of body mass. are controlled by will.
nonstriated muscles
also known as visceral. smooth, or involuntary. found in the digestive and circulatory systems as well as in some internal organs.
cardiac muscle
involuntary muscle that makes up the heart. it is unique and not found in any other part of the body. it is under the control of the autonomic nervous system.
describe the 3 parts of a muscle
1. origin. it is the more fixed part, closest to the skeleton. 2. belly. the middle part. 3. insertion. the movable attachment and the farthest from the skeleton.
pressure in message is usually directed
from insertion to origin
list 7 ways muscles tissue can be stimulated
1. Massage. 2. electrical therapy current. 3. light rays. 4. heat rays. 5. moist heat. 6. nerve impulses. 7. chemicals such as certain acids and salts.
epicranial aponeurosis
one of the 4 muscles of the scalp. it is a tendon connecting the occipitalis and the frontalis.
one of the 4 muscles of mastication
masseter
platysma
broad muscle extending from chest and shoulders to the side of the chin. it lowers the lower jaw and lip.
sterno cleido mastoid
muscle extending along side of neck from the ear to the collarbone. it acts to rotate the head.
corrugator
located beneath the frontalis and orbicularis oculi. draws eyebrow down and wrinkles the forehead vertically.
orbicularis oculi
is the ring muscle of the eye socket. it closes the eyes.
depressor anguli oris
also known as the trangularis muscle. extending along side the chin. it pulls the corners of mouth down.
levator anguli oris
also known as caninus. raises the angle of the mouth and draws it inward.
levator labii superioris
also known as quadratus labii superioris. it elevated the lip and dilated the nostrils, as in expressing distaste.
muscle of chest that assist in the swinging movements of the arms
pectoralis major and pectoralis minor.
biceps
contour the front and inner side of the arm. lift the forearm, flex the elbow, and turn the palms outward.
deltoid
large, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint. allows the arm to extend outward and to the side of the body.
extensors
muscles that straighten the wrist, jams, and fingers to form straight lines.
flexors
extensor muscles of the wrist, are involved in flexing the wrist.
supinator
muscle rotates the raid outward and the palm upward.
abductors
muscles that draw a body part away from the midline of the body or extremity. in the hand it separates the fingers.
adductors
muscles that draw a body part inward toward the median acids of the body or extremity. in the hand draws fingers together.
Blank is am extremely well-organized system that is responsible for coordinating all the many activities performed by the body.
the nervous system
3 main subdivisions of the nervous system
1. central nervous system or CNS. 2. peripheral nervous system or PNS. 3. autonomic nervous system or ANS.
CNS consist of
brain, spinal cord, spinal nerves, and cranial nerves.
what does the central nervous system control
consciousness and many mental activities. voluntary functions of the 5 senses, seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting. voluntary muscle actions including all body movements and facial expressions.
what connects the outer parts of the body to the central nervous system
the peripheral nervous system
function of the peripheral nervous system
to carry impulses, or messages, to and from the central nervous system.
autonomic nervous system
controls the involuntary muscles. regulates action of smooth muscles, glands, blood vessels, heart, and breathing
somatic nervous system
a subcategory of the peripheral nervous system. it causes us to react to our external environment.
the largest and most complex mass of nerve tissue in the body.
the brain
how many main parts of brain? list them.
there are four. 1. cerebrum. 2. cerebellum, 3. brain stem. 4. diencephalon.
where is the thalamus and hypothalamus located
diencephalon
connects the spinal cord to the brain
brain stem
list 3 main parts of the brain stem
midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata
Blank is a continuation of the brain stem and originates in the brain, and extends down to the lower extremity of the trunk
spinal cord
primary structural unit of the nervous system
neuron or nerve cell.
dendrites
nerve fibers extending from the nerve cell that receive impulses from other neurons.
axon
send impulses away from the cell body to other neurons, glands, or muscles.
sensory nerves
also known as afferent nerves. carry impulses from the sensing organ to the brain, where sensations such as touch, cold, heat, hearing, taste, smell, pain, and pressure are experienced.
motor nerves
also known as efferent nerves. carries impulses from the brain to the muscles or glands. which produce movement.
how many pairs of cranial nerves arising at the base of the brain and brain stem?
12
the cranial nerves activate
the muscles and sensory structure of the head and neck including skin, membranes, eyes and ears
largest of the cranial nerves. give all 3 names
fifth cranial nerve. trifacial. trigeminal.
the fifth cranial nerve is the chief sensory nerve of
the face, and serves as the motor nerve of the muscles that controls chewing.
located at the side of the neck, affects the face, ears, neck, and parotid gland
greater auricular nerves
located at the base of the skull, affects the scalp and muscles behind the ear
smaller occipital nerve also known as lesser occipital nerve.
controls the steady circulation of the blood through the body by means of the heart and blood vessels
circulatory also known as cardiovascular or vascular system
pericardium
name of the membrane enclosing the heart.
how many chambers and valves are in the interior of the heart
4 chambers and 4 valves.
sends the blood from the heart to the lungs to be oxygenated
pulmonary circulation
carries the oxygenated blood from the heart throughout the body and back to the heart again
systemic or general circulation
arteries
thick walled, muscular, flexible tunes that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the arterioles.
largest artery in the body
aorta
how many pints of blood in the body
8 to 10.
blood accounts for how much of body's weight
one twentieth.
blood performs the following 5 critical functions
1. carries water, oxygen, food, and secretions to all cells of the body. 2. it carries carbon dioxide and waste products to be eliminated through the lungs, skin, kidney, and large intestines. 3. it helps to equalize the body's temperature, thus protecting the body from extreme heat and cold. 4. it aids in protecting the body from harmful bacteria and infections through the action of the white blood cells. 5. it closes injured minute blood vessels by forming clots, thus preventing blood loss.
blood is composed of
platelets, plasma, red and white blood cells.
other names for red blood cells
red corpuscles, or erythrocytes
other names for white blood cells
white corpuscles or leukocytes
other name for platelets
thrombocytes
are much smaller than red blood cells and contribute to the blood clotting process
platelets or thrombocytes
main source of blood supply to head, face, and neck
common carotid artery
supplies blood to the brain, eyes, eyelids, forehead, nose, and internal ear
internal carotid artery
supplies blood to the anterior parts of the scalp, ear, face, neck, and side of the head
external carotid artery
another name for facial artery
external maxillary artery
supplies blood to the lower region of the face, mouth, and nose
facial artery
supplies blood to the scalp, the area behind and above the ear, and the skin behind the ear
posterior auricular artery
supplies blood to the muscles of the eyes
infra orbital artery
the blood returning to the heart from the head, face, and neck flows on each side of the neck in two principal veins
internal jugular vein and exterior jugular vein
most important veins of the face and neck are parallel to the arteries and take the same name, except
the veins parallel to the carotid arteries they are called jugular
are arteries found deep in the tissue or near the surface? how about veins
arteries are deep. veins are near surface
lymph is a colorless, watery fluid derived from
blood plasma
another name for duct glands
exocrine glands
exocrine glands
produces a substances that travels through small, tube-like ducts. sweat and oil glands of the skin belong to this group.
endocrine glands
ductless glands. release hormones directly into the bloodstream
pineal gland plays a major role in
sexual development, sleep, and metabolism.
the most complex organ of the endocrine system. it affects almost every physiologic process of the body.
pituitary gland
secretes enzyme producing cells that are responsible for digesting carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
pancreas
control insulin and glucagon production
islet of langerhans cells within the pancreas
moving food along the digestive tract
peristalsis