Muscles
part of the muscle that does not move
origin
part of the nervous system that controls involuntary muscle action
Autonomic nervous system
muscular, cone-shaped organ that keeps the blood moving
heart
group of similar cells that perform a specific function
tissue
process of breaking complex molecules down into simple molecules
catabolism
muscles that draw a body part away from the midline of the body
abductors
body system composed of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
nervous system
fluid that travels through the circulatory system to supply cells
blood
carries messages, controls and coordinates all bodily functions
nerve tissue
process of simple molecules combining to form a complex molecule
anabolism
muscle that turns the hand inward so the palm faces downward
pronator
consists of the brain, spinal cord, spinal nerves, and cranial nerves
central nervous system
main arteries that supply blood to the head, face, and neck
common carotid arteries
contracts and moves various parts of the body
muscle tissue
cell reproduction that occurs when the cell divides
mitosis
muscle that allows the thumb to be moved toward a finger
opponens
body system that helps defend against infection
lymphatic system
supplies blood to the anterior parts of the head
External carotid artery
fibrous tissue that binds and supports other tissues
connective tissue
medical term for chewing
mastication
middle part of the muscle
belly
body system of specialized glands that control the health of the body
Endocrine system
internal jugular vein located at the side of the neck
Internal carotid artery
provides a covering that protects the body
epithelial tissue
chemical process by which cells convert nutrients to energy
metabolism