anatomy and physiology Flashcards
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physiology
the study of functions or activities performed by body structures
anabolism
is the process of simple molecules combining to form a complex molecule. Anabolism requires energy.
catabolism
the process of breaking complex molecules down to simple molecules. catabolism releases energy.
excretory
eliminates waste form the body, reducing the buildup of toxins
osteology
study of bones
joint
the connection between two or more bones
ex of movable joints
joints in the elbows, knees, and hips; allow movement
immovable
joints in the pelvis and skull; allow little or no movement (exceptions to this include during childbirth, when special hormones allow for flexibility of the pelvic joints)
occipital bone
located below the parietal bones forming the back of the skull above the nape
temporal bones
two bones forming the sides of the head in the ear region
Parietal bones
Two bones forming the Sides and top of the cranium
Frontal bone
Forms the forehead
Sphenoid bone
Form sbases and side of skull
Ethmoid bone
Separate nasal cavity from brain
Zygomatic bones
Cheak bones and forms outer part of the eye socket
Lacrimal bones
Iner part of the eye socket next to the nose
Nasel bone
Two bones that form the bridge of the nose
Maxillae bones
Two bones that form the upper jaw
Mandible
Strongest And largest bone in the face forms the lower jaw
Cervical vertebrate
Seven bones located below the skull Provide support structure and flexibility to the neck
Hyoid bone
You shaped bone at the base of the tongue That supports it and it’s muscles and is the only bone in the throat
scapula
shoulder blade
clavicle
collarbone
myology
is the study of the structure, functions, and diseases of the muscular system.