Intro to Anatomy
What are two functions of the nervous system?
Control system and responds to stimuli
What is the integumentary system composed of?
hair, skin, nails, glands
What is the axial and appendicular skeleton?
Axial - the trunk, head and neck
Appendicular - bones of limbs and the girdles they attatch to
What are the three types of muscles?
smooth, cardiac, and skeletal
What type of system is the cardiovascular system?
a closed system
What does the word ''vertebral" refer to which part of the body?
spinal column
Which layer of the skin is avascular?
epidermis
What is diaphysis?
the shaft of long bone
What is the difference between male and female muscle mass?
Males have more muscle mass due to testosterone and females have less muscle mas than males do.
What are the four functions of the cardiovascular system?
The elbow is ---- to the wrist (anatomical directions)
proximal
Where is the thickest skin on the body?
palms, fingertips and soles of feet.
What is the epiphyses?
The end of long bone
What is the function of the thoracic cage?
protects the heart, lungs, and blood vessels
What does the pericardium do?
It protects and anchors the heart and allows heart to work in a friction free environment and stops the overflowing of blood in heart
The ankle is ---- to the upper leg bone.
distal
What is Hirutism?
Unwanted male hair growth patterns in females
Where is adipose tissue stored inside bones?
Shaft Cavity
By age --, how much muscle mass is lost?
age 80 and 50% is lost
What are the four chambers?
Right atrium, left atrium, right ventricle and left ventricle
Who is the original father of Anatomy?
Herophilus
What is the lease malignant and most common skin cancer?
Basal cell carcinoma
What are osteoclasts?
What percentage of muscle is made of water?
75%
What are the four valves in the heart?
Atrioventricular valves (AV), Bicuspid valve, Tricuspid valve, and Semilunar valves