Human Skeletal System
This part of the skeleton protects the brain and is made up of 8 bones.
What is the skull?
This calf muscle works with the Achilles tendon to allow you to stand on your toes.
What is the gastrocnemius?
The tool used to listen to heartbeats and lung sounds during a physical exam?
What is a Stethoscope
This organ serves as the body’s control center, processing information and coordinating responses.
What is the brain?
This structure warms, filters, and humidifies air before it reaches the lungs.
What is the nasal cavity?
This is the longest bone in the human body.
What is the femur?
This large chest muscle helps bring the arms across the body.
What is the pectoralis major?
Which device spins samples at high speeds to separate liquids and solids based on density?
What is a Centrifuge?
This bundle of nerves carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body.
What is the spinal cord?
This tube, also called the windpipe, carries air from the throat to the lungs.
What is the trachea?
These are the 24 small, interlocking bones that make up your spine.
What are vertebrae?
This abdominal muscle group is often called “the abs.”
What is the rectus abdominis?
Laboratory technique that separates DNA, RNA, or proteins based on their size and charge using an electric field?
What is Gel electrophoresis?
These cells transmit electrical signals throughout the body.
What are neurons?
the process where cells use oxygen to create energy?
What is Cellular respiration?
The joint that connects the upper arm to the body is known as this.
What is the glenohumeral joint (shoulder)?
This powerful muscle on the back of the thigh assists in hip extension and knee flexion.
What is the hamstring (or hamstring group)?
Instrument that allows scientists to manipulate and transfer tiny volumes of liquid—often as small as microliters?
What is a Micropipette?
This part of the brain controls balance, coordination, and fine motor skills.
What is the cerebellum?
This muscle at the bottom of your chest contracts to help you breathe in.
What is the diaphragm?
The joint type of a wrist.
What is the condyloid joint?
This muscle, located on the side of the neck, helps rotate and flex the head.
What is the sternocleidomastoid?
Lab technique that copies a specific segment of DNA over and over, making millions of copies for study?
What is PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)?
This part of a neuron receives signals from other neurons and sends them toward the cell body.
What are dendrites?
These tiny air sacs in the lungs are where oxygen enters the blood.
What are alveoli?