Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards
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Musculoskeletal System
System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement
Skeleton
The bones of the body
Muscle
Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body
Ligament
Tissue that connects bone to bone
Tendon
Tissue that connects muscle to bone
Musculoskeletal System
Structures: -Bones -Joints -Muscles Functions: Skeleton supports and protects the body, forms blood cells, and stores minerals. Muscles produce movement.
Respiratory System
Structures: -Nasal Cavity -Pharynx -Larynx -Trachea -Bronchial Tubes -Lungs Functions: Obtains oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the body.
Cardiovascular System
Structures: -Heart -Arteries -Veins Functions: Pumps blood throughout the entire body to transport nutrients, oxygen & wastes.
Blood System
Structures: - Plasma - Red blood cells - White blood cells - Platelets Functions: - Transports oxygen, protectsd against pathogens, and promotes clotting to control bleeding.
Lymphatic System
Structures: -Tonsils/Adenoids -Thymus Glands -Spleen -Lymph Nodes -Lymphatic Vessels Functions: -Helps to maintain the fluid balance of the body & contributes to the body's immune system.
Nervous System
Structures: -Brain -Spinal Cord -Nerves Functions: - Receives sensory information and coordinates the body's response
Digestive System
Structures: -Oral Cavity -Pharynx -Esophagus -Stomach -Small Intestines -Large Intestines (Colon) -Liver -Gallbladder -Pancreas Functions: -Ingests, digests, and absorbs nutrients for the body
Integumentary System
Structures: -Skin -Hair -Nails -Sweat Glands Functions: Forms protective barrier and aids in temperature regulation
Endocrine System
Structures: -Pituitary Gland -Pineal Gland -Thyroid Gland -Parathyroid Gland -Thymus Gland -Adrenal Glands -Pancreas -Testes -Ovaries Functions: -Regulates metabolic/hormonal activities of the body
Urinary System
Structures: -Kidneys -Ureters -Urinary Bladder -Urethra Functions: -Filters waste products out of the blood and removes them from the body
Male Reproductive System
Structures: -Testes -Epididymis -Vas Deferens -Penis -Seminal vesicles -Prostate gland Functions: -Produces sperm for reproduction
Female Reproduction System
Structures:
- Ovaries
- Fallopian Tubes (oviducts)
- Uterus
- Vagina
- Vulva
- Breasts
Skull
The boney structure of the head
Cranium
The top, back, and sides of the skull
Mandible
The lower jaw bone
Maxillae
the 2 fused bones forming the upper jaw
Nasal bones
the nose bones
Orbits
the boney structures around the eyes, the eye sockets
Zygomatic Arches
bones that form the structures of the cheeks
