Flex Your Muscle Knowledge
Which of the following is NOT a part of the muscle?
a.tibia
b.belly
c.origin
d.insertion
a.tibia
Bones function in all the following ways EXCEPT:
a.shape
b.support
c.protection
d.circulation
d.circulation
The body system responsible for circulation of the blood, including the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries, is called the:
cardiovascular system
Which of the following structures could swell and possibly indicate infection?
lymph nodes
What is a primary function of the respiratory system?
inhalation of oxygen
The midsection of the muscle is called the:
belly
How many phalanges are on each finger?
3
Myology is the study of the structure, function and diseases of the:
the study of muscles
What color is blood when oxygen is being carried?
bright red (low oxygen is dark red)
The primary function of the excretory system is to?
remove waste
The esthetician is primarily concerned with which type of muscles found in the head, face, neck, arms, hands, legs and feet?
Voluntary
The 2 bones that form the upper jaw are the:
maxillae
What term means "in front of"?
anterior
The colorless liquid, rich with white blood cells that attack bacteria in the blood is known as:
lymph
Another name for a nerve cell is:
neuron
The non-moving portion of the muscle attached to bone or another fixed muscle is the:
origin
The bone that makes up the lower jaw and is the largest and strongest bone of the facial skeleton is the:
mandible
Osteology is the study of:
bones
Cells that fight bacteria and other foreign substances are called leukocytes or:
white blood cells
The digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems are controlled by:
involuntary system
The portion of the muscle that is joined to the movable attachments such as bones, movable muscle or skin, is known as the:
insertion
The zygomatic bones are the two bones that form the:
uppler cheek/lower eye socket
The nervous system is made up of the central nervous system, the peripheral nervous system and the:
autonomic nervous system
The blood vessels that take waste products from the cells to the veins are called:
capillaries
Hair growth, skin conditions and energy levels are all controlled by the:
endocrine system