Terminology Flashcards
(36 cards)
Dermatology
Study of skin, it’s functions, structures, conditions, diseases / disorders, and treatments
The basic unit of all living matter
Cell
Process in which human tissue cells reproduce by dividing in half, creating two daughter cells
Mitosis
Tissues
Group of similar cells that perform specific functions
Organs
Separate body structures composed of multiple tissues that each perform specific functions
Physical foundation of the body;composed of 206 bones
Skeletal system
Spongy bone between both eye sockets that forms part of the nasal cavity
Ethmoid bone
Muscular system
Contracts and moves various parts of the body and supports the skeletal system
Study of muscles, their structure, function, and duseases
Myology
Origin
Place where a muscle attaches to a non moving section of bone
The middle part of the muscle
Belly
Portion of the muscle joined to bone to assist movement
Insertion
Striated muscle
Skeletal muscles
Voluntary muscles attached to the bones and are knowingly controlled
Non-striated muscle
Involuntary muscle that is smooth and not marked with lines
Effleurage
Massage technique that involves gliding, stroking, or circular movements utilizing a light, slow consistent motion with either light or no pressure
Massage technique that involves kneading, lifting or grasping movement
Petrissage
Friction
Massage technique that involves deep rubbing, rolling or wringing movement applied with pressure, forcing one layer of tissue to press against another layer, therefore flattening or stretching that tissue
Massage technique that involves short, light tapping or slapping movements
Percussion
Tapotement
Vibration
Massage technique that involves the use of the tips of the fingers to produce a rapid shaking movement
Comprised of skin and it’s layers; serves as a protective covering
Integumentary system
Guarding against the skins enemies, such as UV rays, extreme weather conditions, bacterial infections and injury
Protection
Maintaining a body temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit through the blood and excretion of perspiration
Heat regulation
Absorption
Allows products to penetrate the skin to keep it supple and pliable, which helps the skin to retain its stretch and/or elasticity
Secretion
When sebum, an oily substance, is delivered from the sebaceous glands to provide moisture and maintain skin’s elasticity