CH 6 Flashcards
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maxillary bones
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form the upper jaw
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masseter
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chewing muscles
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maxillary nerve
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branch of the fifth cranial nerve that supplies the upper part of the face
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medial pterygoid
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muscles used to open and close mouth and bring jaw forward
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median nerve
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smaller nerve that supplies the arm and hand
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melasma
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also referred to as pregnancy mask skin condition that is triggered by hormone that causes darker pigmentation in areas such as upper lip and around the eyes and cheeks
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mental nerve
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nerve that affects the skin of the lower lip and chin
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mentalis
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muscle that elevates the lower lip and raises and wrinkles the skin of the chin
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metabolism
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Chemical process taking place in living organ at whereby the cells are nourished and carry out their activities also the process of changing food into forms the body can use as energy
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metacarpus
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also known as palm consists of five long slender bones called metacarpal bones
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middle temporal artery
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artery that supplies blood to the temples
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mitosis
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cells dividing into two new cells called daughter cells. Reproduction of human tissues
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mitral valve
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also known as bicuspid valve the valve in which from the left atrium the blood flows through into the left ventricle
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motor nerves
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Carry impulses from the brain to the muscles or glands they produce movement
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muscle tissue
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tissue that contracts and moves various parts of the body
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muscular system
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body system that covers shapes and supports the skeleton tissue contracts and moves various parts of the body
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myology
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Study of nature structure function or any diseases of the muscles
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nasal bones
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bones that form the bridge of the nose
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nasal nerve
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nerve that affects the point in lower sides of the nose
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nasalis muscle
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two-part muscle which covers the nose
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nerve tissue
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tissue that controls and coordinates all body functions
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nerves
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impulses are transmitted through
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nervous system
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body system composed of the brain spinal cord and nerves controls and coordinates all other systems and make some work efficiently
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neurology
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The scientific study of the structure function and pathology of nervous system
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neuron or nerve cell
The basic unit of the nervous system consisting of the cell body nucleus dendrites and axons
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nonstriated muscles
also known as involuntary or smooth muscles function automatically without conscious will
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nucleoplasm
fluid within the nucleus of the cell that contains proteins and DNA determines our genetic makeup
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nucleus
Control center of cell
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occipital artery
artery that supplies blood to the skin and muscles of the scalp and back of the head up to the crown
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occipital bone
hindmost bone of school forms the back of the skull and above the nape
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occipitalis
back of epiceanius, muscle that draws scalp backwards.
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ophthalmic nerve
supplies skin of forehead, upper eyelids, and interior portion of scalp, orbit, eyeball and nasal passage
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orbicularis oculi
ring muscle of the eye socket, closes the eyelid
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orbicularis
flat band around the upper and lower lips that compresses, contracts, puckers, and wrinkles the lips
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organelle
small structures or miniature organs within a cell that have their own function
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organs
structures composed of specialized tissues and performing specific function in plants and animals
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origin
part of the muscle that does not move it is attached to the skeleton and is usually part of a skeletal muscle
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os
means bone and is used as a prefix in many medical terms such as osteoarthritis a joint disease
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osteology
study of anatomy structure and function of the bones
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ovaries
function in sexual reproduction as well as determining make and female sexual characteristics
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palatine bones
two bones that form the hard palate of the mouth
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pancreas
secretes enzyme-producing cells that are responsible for digesting carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
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parasympathetic division
part of the autonomic nervous system. operates under normal no stressful situations such as resting
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parathyroid glands
regulate blood calcium and phosphorus levels so that the nervous and muscular systems can function properly
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parietal artery
artery that supplies blood to the side and crown of head
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parietal bones
bones that form the sides and top of cranium
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pectoralis major and minor
muscles of the cheat that assist the swinging movements of arm
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peripheral nervous system
PNS system of nervous and ganglia that connects the peripheral parts of the body to the central nervous system
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peristalsis
moving food along the dig
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phalanges
fingers
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physiology
study of the functions or activities performed by the body's structures
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pineal gland
gland located in the brain plays a major role in sexual development , sleep and development
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plasma
fluid part of the blood and lymph that carries good and secretions to the cells and carbon dioxide from the cells
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platelets
thrombocytes; much smaller than red blood cells, contribute to the blood-clotting process, which stops bleeding
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platysma
broad muscle extending from the chest and shoulder muscles to the side of the chin; responsible for depressing re lower jaw and lip
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posterior auricular artery
artery that supplies blood to the scalp, behind and above the ear
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posterior auricular nerve
nerve that affects the muscles behind the ear at the base of the skull
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proceeds
muscle that covers the bridge of the nose, depressed the eyebrows and causes wrinkles across the bridge of the nose
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pronators
muscles that turn the hand inward so that the palm faces downward
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protoplasm
colorless, jellylike substance in cells
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pulmonary circulation
send the blood from the heart to the lungs to be purified, than back to the heart
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radial artery
artery along with numerous branches that supplies blood to the thumb side of the arm and the back of the hand
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radial nerve
nerve that with its branches supplies the thumb side of the arm
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radius
smaller bond in the forearm on the same side as thumb
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red blood cells
produced in the red bone marrow, blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body cells transport carbon dioxide from the cells back to the lungs
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reflex
automatic reaction to a stimulus that involves the movement of an impulse from a sensory receptor along the sensory nerve to the spinal cord
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reproductive system
body system that includes the ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, and vagina for females and for males it includes the testes, prostate, and penis
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respiration
process of inhaling and exhaling the act of breathing the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the lungs and within each cell
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realities system
body system consisting of the lungs and air passages, enables breathing which supplies the body with oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide as a waste product
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ribs
twelve pairs of bones forming the wall of the thorax
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risorius
muscle of the mouth that draws the corner of the mouth out and back
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scapula
shoulder blade
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sensory nerves
Afferent nerves, Cary impulses or messages from the sense organs to the brain
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serratus anterior
muscle of the chest that assists in breathing and in raising the arm
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seventh cranial nerve
also known as facial nerve , chief motor nerve of the face it emerges near the lower part of the ear and extends to the muscles of the neck
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skeletal system
physical foundation of the body, composed of the bones and movable and immovable joints
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skin
external protective coating that covers the body the body's largest organ acts as a barrier to protect body systems from the outside elements
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smaller occipital nerve
also known as lesser occipital nerve, located at the base of the skull affects the scalp and muscles behind the ear
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sphenoid bone
bone that joins all the bones of the cranium together
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spinal cord
portion of the central nervous system that originates in the brain, extends down to the lower extremity of the trunk and is protected by the spinal column
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sternocleidomastoid
SCM; muscle of the neck that depressed and rotates heard
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sternum
also known as breastbone he flat bone that forms the ventral support of the ribs
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striated muscles
skeletal or voluntary muscles attached to the bones and make up a large percentage of body mass controlled by the will
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submental artery
artery that supplies blood to the chin and lower lip
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superficial temporal artery
a continuation of the external carotid nerve artery , artery that supplies blood to the muscles of the front side and top of head
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superficial labial artery
artery that supplies blood to the upper lip and region of the nose
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supinator
muscle of the forearm that rotates the radius outward and the palm upward
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supraorbital artery
artery that supplies blood to the upper eyelid and forehead
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supraorbital nerve
nerve that affects the skin of the forehead, scalp, eyebrow, and upper eyelid
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supratrochlear nerve
nerve that affects the skin between the eyes and upper side of the nose
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sympathetic division
part of the autonomic nervous system that stimulates or speeds up activity and prepares the boy for stressful situations
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systemic or general circulation
circulation of blood from the heart throughout the body and back again to the heart
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temporal bones
bones forming the sides of the head in the ear region
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temporal nerve
nerve affecting the muscles of the temple , side of the forehead , eyebrow, eyelid and upper part of the cheek
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temporalis muscle
temporal muscle one of the muscles involved in mastication
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testes
male organ which produce the male hormone testosterone
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thorax
chest or pulmonary trunk, consists of the sternum, ribs, and thoracic vertebrae
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thyroid gland
a gland located in neck, controls how quickly the body burns energy (metabolism) makes proteins and how sensitive the body should be to other hormones
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tibial nerve
division of the sciatic nerve, passes behind the knee subdivides and supplies impulses to the knee, the muscles if the calf, the skin of the leg and the sole heel and underside of the toes
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tissue
collection of similar cells that perform a particular function
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transverse facial artery
artery that supplies blood to the skin and the masseter
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trapezius
muscle that covers the back of the neck and upper and middle region of the back, stabilizes the scapula
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triceps
large muscle that covers the entire upper arm and extends the forearm
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tricuspid valve
heart valve that prevents backflow between the right atrium and the right ventricle
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turbinal bones
thin layers of spongy bone in either of the outer walls of the nasal depression
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ulna
inner and larger none of the forearm attached to the wrist on the side of the little finger
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ulnar artery
artery that supplies blood to the muscle of the little finger side of the arm and palm of the hand
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ulnar nerve
sensory motor nerve that with its branches affects the little finger side of the arm and Palm of hand
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valves
structures that temporarily close a passage or permit flow in one direction only
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vascular system
body system consisting of the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries for distribution of blood
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veins
thin walled blood vessels that are less elastic than arteries , contain cup like valves to prevent backflow and carry impure blood from various capillaries back to heart and lungs
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ventricle
a thick walked lower chamber of the heart that received blood pumped from the atrium
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venules
small vessels that connect the capillaries to the veins, they collect blood from the capillaries and drain into veins
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vomer bone
flat, thin bone that forms part of the nasal septum
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white blood cells
perform function of destroying disease causing germs
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zygomatic bones
bones that form the prominence of the cheeks
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zygomatic nerve
nerve that affects the skin of the temple, side of forehead, and upper part of cheek
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zygomaticus major and minor
muscles on both sides of the face that extend from the zygomatic bone to the angle of the mouth these muscles elevate the lip, pull the mouth upward and backward as when you are laughing or smiling
