Pt. 1
Study of skin, its functions, structures, conditions, diseases/disorders and treatments
Dermatology
physical foundation of the body; composed of 206 bones
Skeletal system
Belly
located at top of ear and can move ear upward
Superior
skeletal structure that makes up the face and head
Skull
basic unit of all living matter
cell
contracts and moves various parts of the body and supports the skeletal system
Muscular System
portion of the muscle joined to bone to assist movement
Insertion
located in front of ear and can move ear forward
Anterior
the temple muscle
Temporalis
group of similar cells that produce specific functions
Tissues
study of muscles
Myology
muscle that controls the heart
Cardiac
the scalp is covered by this muscle..
Epicranius/ Occipito- frontalis
involves gliding, stroking or circular motions applied with light, slow, consistent motion, using light or no pressure
Effleurage
sperate body structures composed of multiple tissues that each perform specific functions
Organs
spongy bone between both eye sockets that forms part of nasal cavity
ethmoid bone
aka Skeletal Muscle- voluntary muscles attached to bones and knowingly controlled
Striated Muscle
regulates hormone production. (thyroid, pituitary glands)
Endocrine system
uses kneading, lifting or grasping movements. Provides deep stimulation to muscles
Petrissage
process in which human tissue cells reproduce by dividing in half, creating two daughter cells
Mitosis
place where muscle attaches to a non- moving section of bone
Origin
located behind the ear and can move ear backwards
posterior muscle
comprised of the kidneys, liver, skin, large intestine and lungs; eliminates waste from the body
Excretory system
short, light tapping or slapping movements, provides the most stimulation