Anatomy and Body Systems Flashcards
(36 cards)
Zygomatic
The bones on each upper side of the face that forms the cheek and eye socket
Urinary System
Produces and excretes urine
Reproductive System
Enables the organism to reproduce
Respiratory System
Conducts oxygen into the body and carbon dioxide out of the body
Nervous System
Carries nerve impulses to and from the brain
Musculoskeletal System
Skeletal system supports body structures
Muscular system carries out nerve commands to produce movement
Integumentary System and Sensory Organs
Encases the body, regulates it’s temperature, and communicates touch and all other sensory functions
Lymph System
Responsible for carrying nutrients, wastes, hormones and gases to and from body cells and providing protection and immunity from harmful organisms
Cardiovascular System
Circulates blood throughout the body to deliver nutrients and remove wastes from organs
Endocrine System
Secretes hormones
Digestive System
Processes food for nutrient absorption
Adipose
fat
Antebrachial
the forearm, lower front leg
Anterior
nearer the front of the body or to the head
Appendicular (vs. axial)
one of the two major bone groups in the body - made up of the upper and lower extremities, shoulders and pelvis
Axial (vs. appendicular)
one of the two major bone groups in the body - made up of head, neck, spine, body cavity bones
Articulation
the joint or juncture between bones or cartilage
Axillary
the armpit area (front leg)
Brachial
the arm, upper front leg
Buccal
inner surface of the cheeks
Celiac
related to he abdomen
Cephalic
related to the head
Crural
relating to the thigh or leg
Cubital
relating to the elbow, transition between the upper arm and forearm
