Anatomical Direction
The fingers are __________ to the elbow?
Distal
The _____ is the largest organ in the body?
Skin
All of the following are functions of the skeletal system except:
provides a rigid framework for the body
produce RBCs
provide protection
Produce RBCs
How many muscles are in the human body?
640 or Over 600
_________ is a group of nerve cell bodies located outside the brain
Ganglia
The elbow is __________ to the shoulder?
Proximal
What is the name of the pigment that is responsible for basic skin color?
Melanin
What is the name of the central indentation of the sternum?
________is the neurotransmitter responsible for muscle contractions
Acetylcholine
_______________ serves as a relay station for sensory impulses going to the cerebral cortex
Thalamus
________ divides the body into right and left portions?
Sagittal plane
________provides waterproofing for the skin?
Keratin?
Sebum?
Corneum?
Keratin
The clavicle and scapula make up the:
Pectoral girdle
The orbicularis oculi is responsible for
Winking, blinking and squinting
___________ is the band of white fibers that connects the cerebral hemispheres
Corpus callosum
intestines
bladder
uterus
________ occurs during keratinization of the epidermis
Cells become filled with keratin
Cells move toward the surface
Cells become flat and die
Cells are sloughed off
_________ provides a passageway through the bone matrix
Canaliculi
__________ is located in the neck and is responsible for flexing and rotating the head?
Sternocleidomastoid
What are some actions that are controlled by the medulla?
Vomiting
Regulation of breathing
Adjustment of heart rate and blood pressure
The _______ is inferior to the eyes but superior to the mouth and sits mid-sagittally on the face?
Nose
Name 3 functions of the skin
Protection
temperature regulation
Absorption and excretion
How many bones are located in the thoracic region of the lumbar spine?
12
Muscle connect to bone by ____________
Tendon
What are some examples of reflexes
coughing
reaction to pain
sneezing