ANATOMY
The study of the human body.
Cell
Human cells reproduce by mitosis, dividing into 2 identical cells.
Daughter Cells
anabolism
Which type of tissue contracts and moves various parts of the body?
Muscle tissue
The Chemical process through which cells are nourished and carry out their activities is called...
metabolism
Nucleus
The ______ is the protoplasm of a cell except for the protoplasm in the nucleus.
cytoplasm
The connection between two or more bones is called a what?
Joint
The ________ is the larger of the 2 bones that form the leg below the knee.
tibia
The oval, bony case that protects the brain is called what?
Cranium
The maxillae bones form what?
Upper jaw
The 2 bones that form the sides and crown of the cranium are calles what type of bones?
Parietal
The inner and larger bone in the forearm, attached to the wrist and located on the side of the little finger is the...
Ulna
How many bones is the foot made of?
26
Which muscles are also known as the smooth muscles?
Nonstriated muscles
The largest artery in the human body is the ...
aorta
The main blood supply of the arms and hands are what 2 arteries
ulnar and radial arteries
Sensory nerve endings called _____ are located close to the surface of the skin.
receptors
Origin
The system of nerves that carries impulses or messages to and from the central nervous system is called the .....
peripheral nervous system
The muscles at the base of the fingers that draw the fingers together are the..
Adductors
The broad muscle that covers the top of the head is the....
Epicranius
The _____ are the muscles that straighten the wrist, hand, and fingers to form a straight line.
Extensors
Which type of tissue lines the heart and the digestive and respiratory organs?
Epithelial tissie