Nervous?
Saphenous nerve
The nutritive fluid circulating throughout the circulatory system to supply oxygen and nutrients to the cells and tissues. Also removes waste.
Blood
Excretes waste containing urine
Kidneys
The largest organ in the body
Skin
The purpose of this is to protect us from harmful organisms. One purpose is to remove waste material from our bodies cells to the blood where its eliminated from the body.
Lymphatic system
Supplies impulses to skin on outer side and back of foot and leg
Sural nerve
Plasma
Eliminates decomposed and undigested food
Large intestine
These fluid producting parts are a part of the same system as skin and nails
Oil & sweat glands
These are chemicals that change foods into a form that can be used by the body
Digestive Enzymes
A division of the sciatic nerve which passes behind the knee; supplies impulses to the knee, calf muscles, skin of leg, and sole, heel and underside of toes.
Tibial nerve
The part of the blood that destroys disease-causing microorganisms.
White blood cells
Breathing Cycle
"___________ are the window into the skin's health."
This artery supplies blood to the lower leg and top of the foot. Also to the adjacent sides of the first and second toes.
Anterior Tibial Artery
This nerve is a division of the sciatic nerve and extends from behind the knee to wind around the fibula. It then branches into two and makes other nerves with a similar name.
Common Peroneal Nerve
Red blood cells
Eliminates waste containing perspiration
Skin
The system consisting of skin, nails and hair
Integumentary System
This artery supplies blood to ankles and back of the lower leg.
Posterior tibial artery
BONUS: Name the nerve which supplies impulses to the top of the foot.
Dorsal nerve
Responsible for the clotting of blood.
Platelets
Waste containing bile is elimated with this organ
Liver
Digestive System
BONUS POINTS: These are the other two arteries which supply blood to the lower leg and foot.
Popliteal Artery and Dorsalis Pedis Artery