Bones
What are bone forming cells called?
Osteoblasts
Erythrocytes are also
RBC (Red Blood Cells)
another term for a hypersensitive immune response
allergy
The rhythmic contractions of smooth muscle in the intestines
Peristalsis
supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis as a group are called what?
Rotator Cuff Muscles
the process of bone remodeling refers to the breakdown of bone tissue
Resorption
vessel that transports the blood away from the heart
Arteries
the term that describes an excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
Edema
The largest internal organ is?
The Liver
Another name for Diarthrotic joints
Synovial Joints
this type of bone serves as a shock absorber
Spongy bone
vessel that transports the blood toward the heart
veins
A substance that causes the immune system to respond
Antigen
bile that is produced in the liver breaks down this
Fats
the muscle that would primarily be affected by TMJ dysfunction
Masseter
an extreme or exaggerated curvature of the thoracic spine is called:
Kyphosis
Oxygenated blood returning from the lungs enters this heart chamber:
Left Atrium
This organ produce lymphocytes, destruction of pathogens by phagocytosis and macrophages remove worn out blood cells
Spleen
This organ secretes insulin in order to lower blood glucose level
The Pancreas
manubrium, body, xiphoid process are parts of what?
The Sternum
A pathological condition is characterized as an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in joints and can lead to deformity:
Rheumatoid arthritis
the vessel that exchanges between blood and tissue cells occur
capillary
the lymph tissues that are in the oral cavity and pharynx
Tonsils
The structure that connects the stomach to the large intestine
small intestine
In general, the group of muscles attach to the transverse and spinous processes
transversospinalis