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homeo- same
frons forehead
cyto- cell
leg crural
books bibli
-ptosis dropping, falling
cuello (m.) neck
orbital eye area
medial toward the midline
Subcutaneous beneath the skin
Cremasteric fascia from IOM
extracellular fluid fluid outside cells
Carotid Canal Internal Carotid Artery
Chemoreceptors are peripheral receptors that detect changes in ___, ___ in blood. -CO2 -H 
foliate lateral tongue during childhood
Decussation crossing of nerve fibers
Stratum spinosum Several layers of keratinocytes   Epidermal dendritic cells found here   "Alive"
epiglottic entrapment aryepiglottic fold envelopes epiglottis
hair papilla capshape cluster of cells
glycogen skeletal muscle and liver cells
Supraspinatus: Abduction What is the Capitulum?
Simple Cuboidal Secretion, Absorption Kidneys, small gland ducts, ovary surfaces
sinusoids irregular blood-filled spaces, large fenestrations, large intercellular clefts, partial basement membrane (red bone marrow, liver, spleen-proteins, formed elements enter blood stream)
crus the leg, from knee to ankle
lateral Farther away from the midline (midsagittal plane).
axis second cervical vertebra, presents an elongated, ridgelike spinous process as its most prominent characteristic
thalamus relays sensory impulses bound for primary sensory areas of cortex transmits motor impulses from cerebellum to motor areas of cortex maintenance of consciousness
Action Potential generated by excitable tissue i.e. nerves + muscle cell brief reversals of membrane potential change in amplitude is by about 1000 mv takes about 3 ms is an all-none-event voltage change travels along axon/sarcolemma/t-tubules in a neuron the traveling voltage change is called a nerve impulse
blood leaves the heart via the arteries
Glia Modulate, support and insulate neurons with myelin sheaths. \"Nurse\" exchange waste and provide oxygen.
7 TYPES OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE BoneCartilageDense fibrousAdiposeLooseReticularHematopoietic (blood,bone marrow)
Homeostatic imbalance internal conditions become less stable
Hormone Classification Peptide hormones, Steroid hormones, Biogenic amines
exergonic releases energy - fueled by ATP
Patellar Pertaining to the anterior surface of the knee
ANS can be subdivided into... Sympathetic and parasympathetic
invasive carcinoma arises from glandular cells, most often in peripheral zone
wallarian degeneration of the distal portion of a damaged neuronal process is called ________ degeneration.
2 types of bone tissue Compact bone Spongy bone
Ligaments / Tendons -Bone to Bone-Bone to muscle
Muscle Tone resting, no movement, maintains body position
Gray Matter components Dorsal horn-sensory imputVentral horn -motor outputIntramedialateral horn- part where there is visceral output via the autonomic nervous systemcommisure- connects two sides
Nasal vestibule -Contains hairs that filter incoming air
large intestine colon-inferior to stomach and liver, reabsorbs water and electrolytes, compacts contents to feces, absorbs vitamins produced by bacteria, stores fecal material
because they vcontain both motor and sensory fibers, spinal nerves are called ____ nerves mixed
Risorius Draws corner of lip laterally ("closed mouth" smile)
term for the point of the shoulder acromial
peroneal pertaining to or situated near the fibula.
interosseous membrane of the leg the membrane that connects the interosseous borders of the shafts of the tibia and fibula a syndesmosis
superficial A term that suggests a location close to the surface of the body or a body part is...
The cribriform plate is part of which bone?a)ethmoidb)temporalc)parietald)sphenoide)nasal ethmoid
Posterior longitudinal ligament prevents ()-runs in vertebral canal and prevents flexion () longitudinal ligament prevent flexion
carbonic anhydrase the conversion of carbon dioxide and water to carbonic acid is catalyzed by the enzyme __________
nucleus pulposus annulus fibrosis gelatinous inner sphere of disc, enables spine to absorb stresses outer sphere containing the nucleus pulposus, binds vertebrae together and also absorbs stresses
Femoral sheath Funnel shaped fascial tube lining the vascular lacuna of the subinguinal space enclosing the femoral artery and vein. **Does NOT enclose the femoral nerve **Great saphenous vein pierces the femoral sheath to drain blood into the femoral vein
secrete sebum, follow hair onto skin surface sebacious glands
PARTS OF THE BLADDER detrusor muscle, rugae, trigone, internal sphincter, external sphincter
apex: tipnasal septum: separates right and leftbridge: between eyes on noseala: wing like borders of nostrilsphiltrum: shallow vertical grove above lip ear surface anatomy
are composed of actin, troponin and tropomyosin thin filaments
nuclear pores penetrate through the fused region of the nuclear envelope
CNS is made up of brain and spinal cord
sinus one of the hollow cavities in the skull connecting with the nasal cavities
proximal nearer to the attachment of a limb to the trunk
Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium Description: Single layer of cells of differing heights, some not reaching the free surface; nuclei seen at different levels; may contain mucus secreting cells and bear cilia.
    List the characteristics of cartilage and what makes it a unique fit for the function it performs? 3 Types: Hyaline Cartilage, Fibrocartilage, Elastic Cartilage characteristics: has a matrix with fluid protein (collagen- rigidity, Elastin - recoil) carbohydrates - proteoglycans - water retention minerals - hydroxyapatite Components allow for cartilage to support and nourish structures its associated with. Cartilage has no blood vessels or nerves, except those of the perichondrium --> slow healing after injury.
Sutural (Wormian) Bones bones formed within suture lines of the skull bonesPterion Ossicle
CNVIII- name and exit from tongue Vestibulocochlear, internal acoustic meatus
What is a salt? is ionic compound containing cations other than H+ and OH
molarity is used to express the concentration of a solution
4 muscles (8 total)-Illiopsoas-Sartorius-Quadriceps-Tensor Fascia Latae Muscles of Medial Compartment of Thigh
Atomic Number equal to the number of protons the atom contains
groin the fold or hollow on either side of the front of the body where the thigh joins the abdomen
simple squamous epithelium single layer of cells that resembles a tiled floor on the surface
why are nucleic acids important  they provide the blueprint of live
what are the functions of the spleen filters, stores blood(platlets), destroys "worn out" RBC, after birth the spleen stops producing RBC
What are the distinguishing characteristics of the cervical vertebrae? - Small body - Transverse foramina (hole) - Bifid spinous process  
circulatory system inclues ___ and ___. cardiovascular system and lymphatic system
How does blood control temperature? surface capillaries dilate when person gets hot, allowing more blood to flow to surface to radiate the heat off = flushed
interosseous ligaments of the foot ligaments that reinforce intertarsal (gliding) synovial joints they connect adjacent tarsal bones; they are named for the two bones that they connect and whether they are located on the dorsal or plantar surface of those bones
effects of exercise on bones (2) Exercise will increase bone strength and help retain bone mass.
What are the branches of the external carotid artery in descending order? Superficial temporal (terminal branch), Maxillary (terminal branch) Posterior Auricular, Occipital, Facial, Lingual, Ascending Pharyngeal, Superior Thyroid
The greeks and romans believed that air was an important visible (?) fluid.
Muscles That Move the Tongue ~~The tongue is comprised of intrinsic muscles that curl, squeeze and fold the tongue ~~The extrinsic tongue muscles attach to the tongue and cause the tongue to perform other movements such as protraction, retraction, depression and elevation
Why is the vertebral column longer than the spinal cord? Because the vertebral column grows faster than the spinal cord
The jejunum is mainly located on what side of the body? superior and upper left quadrant
three types of Unencapsulated Tactile Receptors 1.Free nerve endings – found in deep epidermis 2.Root hair complex – surrounds hair follicles in dermis 3.Tactile discs – located in the stratum basale of the epidermis
repulsion of upper and lower cheek teeth risks transverse facial a/v, deep facial v, buccal v
VOLUME INVERSE TO PRESSURE VOLUME INCREASE V PRESSURE DECREASE
What are the 3 types of muscle tissue and what do they do? (Ch. 9 pg. 238) Skeletal (voluntary) muscle - moves the body by pulling on bones of the skeleton Cardiac muscle - pushes blood through the arteries & veins Smooth (involuntary) muscle - pushes fluids and solids along the digestive tract, among funtions in other systems
___ C water in equilibrium  with air containing a pO2 of ____ mm Hg contains slightly more than ___ O2 per liter of water 1. 37 C 2. 105 mm Hg 3. 3 ml 
Gloss tongue
ALBA white
ped- children
hepato- liver
iso equal
angina heart pain
Oligodendroglia p. 72
rapidity restlessness agit
medius in the midline
Origin?   Coracobrachialis   Coracoid process of scapula
SKELETAL SYSTEM (consists of)
Saggital Left and Right Halves
diaphragm tendinous center lumbar part costal part sternal part cupula
Nerve? Serratus anterior   Long thoracic nerve
Unpaired cartilage Epiglottis, thyroid, cricoid
CN8 Vestibulocochlear (Auditory) Nerve- hearing and equilibrium
Peroxisomes Small lysosome-like membranous sacs containing oxidase enzymes that detoxify alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and other harmful chemicals
summation effect radiographic densities are additive
sphenoid air sinuses posterior to ethmoid
intrapulmonary pressure is always________ intrapleural pressure greater than
______________________ is the hormone responsible for uterine contractions during labor. oxytocin
supraspinatus abduct arm supraspinous fossa of scapula greater tubercle of humerus
True negative feedback helps to restore normal function when one of the body's physiological variables get out of balance? t/f
ATP an adenine- containing RNA nucleotide to which two additional phosphate groups have been added.
phospholipids Similar to triglycerides, but contain a charged phosphate group, are an important cell membrane component, and are amphipathic.
In simpler terms, pelvic girdle = hip
Inferior choncha? Inferior Meatus - nasolacrimal duct
Neural tube formed, organogenesis, extremely susceptible to teratogens Weeks 3-8
OSTEOARTHRITIS degenerative arthritis, or wear nad tear
peristalsis contractions of the muscularis externa that propel material through the digestive tract
Pedicle – literally foot, this usually refers to a constricted portion or stalk that bridges one part ofthe structure with another.
teres major medial rotation, shoulder adduction, extension
Insular lobe Enter your back text here.
pubic symphysis A prominent bony landmark involving both os coxae is the...
The ___ represent the inferior articular processes of S5 and curve inward sacral cornua
the epithelial tissue through which material can readily diffuse, such as found in the alveoli of the lungs is simple squamous
repolarization recovery of the resting potential due to opening of voltage gated potassium ion channels and closing of voltage gated sodium ion channels is called ________.
the summation of the synaptic potentials from more than one presynaptic neuron is called spatial summation
T/F: Levator ani attaches to obdurator fascia T
The Morula begins to accumulate fluid and forms cavity and once that it appears it is called what Blastocyst
How many permanent teeth do we have? 32
Axon Axons are often referred to as “nerve fibers” an axon is a process that conveys nerve impulses (action potentials) away from a trigger point.
adventitia dense network of collagen fibers that covers the muscularis externa of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, and rectum, instead of a serosa layer
The epidermal layer associated with cellular death and the initiation of keratinization is the ______________. stratum granulosum
adipose tissue commonly called fat. fat cells predominate in this. insolates the body
inferior plane everything below the trasverse line below the waist
albumin any of a class of simple, sulfur-containing, water-soluble proteins that coagulate when heated, occurring in egg white, milk, blood, and other animal and vegetable tissues and secretions.
ion an atom that loses or gains electrons
patella Which bone is described as the only named and classified sesamoid bone in the human skeleton?
On the pelvic and posterior surfaces of the sacrum between its vertebral components are typically four pairs of ___ for the exit of the posterior and anterior rami of the spinal nerves. sacral foramina
  What nerve innervates the skin of hte face and all the teeth?   CN V Trigeminal
Muscles that Keep Eye Open Levator Palpebrae Superioris (striated)   Superior Tarsal (smooth)=helper m. w/ sympathetic innervation
tubuloacinar gland gland with secretory cells in tubular and acinar portions
Cardinal (transverse cervical) ligament Bilateral ligament (really just fascia) connecting the cervix of the uterus to the ischial spine - contains the uterine artery and vein
In cleavage the 16 cell stage is called what? Morula
cofactor non protein part neede for enzymes to function
ileum 3rd and final portion of the small intestine that functions primarily for absorption
The tube that receives urine from several nephrons and drains into the minor calyces is called the collecting duct
Purpose of boundary tissue maintain consistency of interstitial compartment (pH, temp, ions, 02, glucose)
baby exits womb, walls close; within 1 hr, it ends with the ejection of the placenta; 500-600mL of blood lost placental
stratified to form or place in strata or layers.
Injury to Suprascapular nerve inability to initiate arm abduction... since this innervates supraspinatous muscle.
Cranial nerve supplying trapezium and sternomastoid muscles Spinal accessory nerve (XI)
peptide bond A covalent bond joining each pair of amino acids. Joined in a stepwise fashion with each covalent C to N bond joining one amino acid to the next.
Stress Test A method of applying force to a structure to evaluate its integrity
Subcutaneous layer is also called the _________. It is composed of _____and _____tissue and lies beneah the dermis hypodermis; connective; adipose
What two glands does the duodenum receive secretions from? Liver:bile.Pancreas:bicabonate and proteolytic enzymes
31 Pairs of Spinal Nerves 8 cervical12 thoracic5 lumbar5 sacral1 coccygeal
Inn: Axillary Nerve, C5-C6 What are the multi-headed muscles? Multiple fibers?
who has the MANDIBULAR FOSSA? the temporal bone!!!!! it is underneath the zygomatic process
metacarpus the part of a hand or forelimb, esp. of its bony structure, included between the wrist, or carpus, and the fingers, or phalanges.
What is the Axilla? Pyramid shaped area formed by muscles and bone of shoulder and lateral surface of thoracic wall
What is chalazion?   What is a stye? Blockage/inflammation of the tarsal gland   Blockage/inflammation of a sweat gland
What's the T Cells(cell-mediated immunity)- detection of antigens inside cells antigen or fragment of antigen is displayed on cell's surface by MHC proteinT cell has surface receptor that recognizes a specific antigen activated T cells divide into several different types
Process - related to the bone surface Any projection or bump
___is the only special sense or general sensation Olfactory nerve (CN I)
where is the obturator foramen found? on which bone? on the coxal bone
iliolumbar ligament a ligament that connects the transverse process of the L5 vertebra to the iliac crest the iliolumbar ligament stabilizes the lumbosacral joint
  What are the muscles of frowning? depressor labii inferioris - depresses lower lip depressor anguli oris - depresses angles of mouth mentalis - elevates and wrinkles skin over chin; protrudes lowe lip
Advantage of retroperitoneal location of the last 3 parts of the duodenum Common bile duct, major hepatic duct, and minor hepatic duct all enter 2nd part of duodenum Since it is retroperitoneal, it has no mesentery, so volvulus (twisting of structure upon itself) cannot occur (retroperitoneal structures are fixed).
Name the 3 cusps of the tricuspid valve. Anterior, Posterior and Septal.
What are surface membrane barriers of the immune system? epidermis, mucous, nasal hairs, gastric juices, lacriminal secretion
Which muscle is obvious when foot is inverted and dorsiflexed? Which muscle when foot is everted and dorsiflexed? 1.) tibialis anterior2.) fibularis tertius
what is rugae and what are they lined with? microscopic folds,depression between folds called gastric pits. Lined with epithelial cells
there are ___ pulmonary veins that bring back blood to the heart 4 total (two from each lung)
How are slow, intermediate, and fast fibers distributed in a muscle? (Ch. 9 pg. 250) Most muscles contain all 3 types, although all fibers of a motor unit are the same type.  The percentages can be altered with physical conditioning
what are the 3 layers of connective tissue that surround the spinal cord and brain meninges: pia mater, arachnoid mater, dura mater, b/n the arachnoid and pia mater is the subarachnoid space
Is it better to have a thick or thin cornea? Thick is more stabile IOP
How do you make a one molar solution dissolve one mole of glucose in one liter of water, one mole of glucose, get one mole in amu and then convert it to grams, so get 180 amu, change it to 180 grams