Anotomical Terms

Question 1

Superior

Answer 1

Up

Question 2

Inferior

Answer 2

Down

Question 3

Anterior

Answer 3

In front

Question 4

Posterior

Answer 4

Behindod

Question 5

Proximal

Answer 5

Toward the trunk of the body

Question 6

Distal

Answer 6

Away from the trunk of the body

Question 7

Medial

Answer 7

Toward the middle of the body

Question 8

Lateral

Answer 8

Away from the middle of the body

Question 9

Epidermis

Answer 9

The top layer of the skin

Question 10

Melanin

Answer 10

a dark brown to black pigment occurring in the hair, skin, and iris of the eye in people and animals. It is responsible for tanning of skin exposed to sunlight.

Question 11

Pores

Answer 11

a minute opening in a surface, especially the skin or integument of an organism, through which gases, liquids, or microscopic particles can pass.

Question 12

Melanocytes

Answer 12

mature melanin-forming cell, typically in the skin.

Question 13

Dermis

Answer 13

the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, containing blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and other structures.

Question 14

Follicle

Answer 14

small secretory cavity, sac, or gland, in particular.

Question 15

Vertebrae

Answer 15

each of the series of small bones forming the backbone, having several projections for articulation and muscle attachment, and a hole through which the spinal cord passes.

Question 16

Joints

Answer 16

a structure in the human or animal body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together.

Question 17

Ligaments

Answer 17

short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint.

Question 18

Cartilage

Answer 18

firm, whitish, flexible connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints. It is more widespread in the infant skeleton, being replaced by bone during growth.

Question 19

Osteoporosis

Answer 19

A condition in which bones become weak and brittle

Question 20

Axial skeleton

Answer 20

is the part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of a vertebrate

Question 21

Appendicular skeleton

Answer 21

is the portion of the skeleton of vertebrates consisting of the bones that support the appendages

Question 22

Voluntary muscle

Answer 22

You are under control

Question 23

Involuntary muscles

Answer 23

Is not under conscious control

Question 24

Tendón

Answer 24

Strong connective tissue from muscle to bone

Question 25

Strained muscle

Answer 25

A muscle that appears banded