The heavy long bone that form the leg above the knee
femur
The ________ muscles separates the toes
abductors digiti minimi
_________ nerve the affects the little finger side of the arm and the palm of the hand
ulna nerve
oxygen rich blood return to the heart through the pulmonary veins and enters the left atrium and exits from the
left ventricles
plays a major role in sexual development, sleep and metabolism
pineal gland
The larger of the two bones that formed the leg below the knee
Tibia
originates on the lower surface of the fibula that bends the foot down and out
peroneus brevis
also known as the efferent nerve
motor nerves
appproximately how much blood does the human contain
8-10 pints
secrete about 30 steroid hormones and control metabolic processes of the body
Adrenal glands
Bones of the palm of the hand containing five bones between the carpus in the phalanges
Metacarpus
The muscles that straightens the wrist, hand and fingers to form a straight line is ______
extensors
the nerve that supplies impulses to the skin on the inner side and back of the foot and leg .
saphenous nerve
what color is the blood in the arteries
Bright red
regulate blood calcium and phosphorus levels in the body
parathyroid gland
Uppermost and largest bone of the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder
Humerus
Muscles of the wrist involve in bending the wrist
Flexors
supplies impulses to the skin on the outer side and back of the foot and leg
Sural nerve
how many valves does the heart have ?
4
affects almost every physiologic process of the body
Example growth, blood pressure, contractions during child birth breast milk production ECT.
pituitary gland
The smaller of the two bones that forms the leg below the knee
Fibula
The muscles of the chest that assist in swinging movements of the arm
pectoralis major / minor
The nerve that extends down the leg just under the skin supplying impulses to the muscles of the leg. Skin and toes is called ___________
dorsal cutaneous nerve
what is the two circulation systems for blood
Pulmonary circulation & systemic circulation
secretes enzyme-producing cells that are responsible for digesting carbs, proteins, and fats
Pancreas