exam 2 Flashcards
osteoblast
bone cells that build up bone
keratin
waterproof protein
sarcolemma
plasma membrane of the muscle fiber
sarcoplasm
internal fluid of the muscle fiber
abduction
motion away from the midline of the body
flexion
motion that decreases the angle between 2 parts
calcitriol
hormone responsible for allowing absorption of dietary calcium
sarcomere
basic functional unit of muscle fiber
adduction
motion towards the midline of the body
meniscus
cartilaginous structure in a joint capsule
extension
motion that increases the angle between 2 parts
calcitonin
hormone responsible for storing calcium within bone
tetanus
maximal sustained muscle contraction
bursa
pocket of fluid found in some joints
osteoclasts
bone cells that break down bone
pronation
motion orienting the palms posteriorly
supination
motion orienting the plams anteriorly
crossbridge
formed when actin and myosin interact
acetylcholinesterase
enzyme found in the synapse
summation
refers to muscle twitches “building up” on one another
aponeurosis
sheet of connective tissue joining muscle to muscle
level of muscle organization DECREASING in size
whole muscle, fascicle, muscle fibers, myofibril, myofilament
melanin is responsible for
skin coloration and UV protection
this sweat gland associated in humans with pubic regions, activates in response to stress, and has a strong ordor
apocrine