Nervous
nearest the point of attachment.
proximal
the outer layer of the skin; literally over the true skin.
epidermis
pertaining to the neck portion of the spinal column
cervical
This type of muscle tissue is also called voluntary. Cells are long and strong some reach lengths of 12 inches
What is skeletal muscle.
what makes up the central nervous system
What is brain and spinal cord
This is the portion of the body above the line
superior
The skin is capable of absorbing some materials from its surface through the
hair follicles
This part of the skeleton contains the ribs, vertebrae, and skull
axial division
Movement when muscles move extremities away from the bodies center line
abduction
It is the most common form of dementia (loss of mental function).
alzheimers disease
indicates distance away from the point of attachment.
distal
BONUS::: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin is referred to as
Dermatology
Considered the 3 most important functions of the skeletal system
movement, mineral storage, and blood cell production
what are voluntary and involuntary functions
What is the process of movement of the body parts with help and without help
The body is divided into two main cavities, seperating the front and back would be considered
anterior, posterior
in the middle, and considered the true skin
dermis
According to Dixon, the thoracic vertebrae attachment would protect which organs?
Heart, Lungs, Spleen, liver
what are 3 functions of muscles
What is movement of body parts, maintenance of posture and muscle tone, and production of body heat
The cavities within the brain and spinal cord are filled with a liquid called
cerebrolspinal fluid
The abdomen is such a large area of the body that it is necessary to divide it into sections or regions for purposes of identification or reference, What do we call these?
Quadrants
layer is filled with fat globules. Contains blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, and sweat and oil glands.
subcutaneous layer
Considered joint inflammation
What is arthritis
BONUS::::when does the immune system kick in
What is when there is a threat to the body inside and out! BONUS