Bones
Bone is composed of 2/3 mineral matter and 1/3 of this.
organic matter
This is the bone that forms the back of the skull, indenting above the nape area.
occipital
The upper cheek and bottom of the eye socket are formed by the malar, also called this.
zygomatic
These muscles separate the fingers.
abductors
The function of the masseter muscle is to do this.
close the jaw
The nonmoving portion of the muscle attached to bone or another fixed muscle.
origin
A subsystem of the circulatory system responsible for distributing white blood cells to help develop immunity.
lymph-vascular system
Cells that fight bacteria and other foreign substances are called leukocytes or this.
white blood cells
This term means "in front of."
anterior
These nerves carry messages from the brain to the muscles.
efferent
This is where long bones are found.
legs
The bone that makes up the lower jaw and is the largest bone of the facial skeleton.
mandible
This is the technical term for bone.
os
This is the study of the structure, function and diseases.
myology
This is the midsection of the muscle.
belly
The salon professional is primarily concerned with this type of muscles found in the head, face, neck, hands and arms?
voluntary
This is how lymph nodes indicate infection in the body.
they swell
The following arteries supplies blood to the little finger side of the forearm.
ulnar
The fluid part of the blood.
plasma
This nerve extends down the thumb side of the arm into the back of the hand?
radial
Of the eight bones that compose the cranium, this is how many would be affected by scalp massage.
6
These are the fourteen bones that form the digits or fingers of the hands
phalanges
THis body system has the function to give the body shape and strength.
skeletal system
One function of the muscular system includes supporting this.
skeletal system
This is the muscle located above and in front of the ear that performs both opening and closing the jaw, as in chewing.
temporalis
This muscle is responsible for drawing down the brow and wrinkling the area across the bridge of the nose.
procerus
On the average, an adult has this much blood flowing through the circulatory system.
8 to 10 pints
These arteries supplies blood to the thumb side of the arm and hand.
radial
The lower chambers of the heart.
left and right ventricle
This nerve extends to the muscles on the side of the neck.
cervical cutaneous
Osteology is the study of this.
bones
The bones of crown and upper sides of the head.
parietal
Which is the largest bone of the upper arm that extends from the elbow to the shoulder.
humerus
Muscle makes up approximately this percentage of the body's weight.
40% to 50%
This is the muscle located below the lower lip that pulls the lower lip down or to the side.
quadratus labii inferioris
Which muscle is used when nodding yes or no.
sternocleido mastoideus
The average resting heart rate is this many beats per minute.
60-100
This component is responsible for the clotting of blood.
thrombocytes
The process of blood traveling from the heart, throughout the body and back to the heart.
general circulation
These are small vessels that take nutrients and oxygen from the arteries to the cells.
capillaries
This is the 5 long, thin bones that form the palm of the hand.
metacarpals
The point at which two or more bones are joined together.
joint
These two bones join to form the bridge of the nose.
nasal
Muscles affected by massage are generally massaged in this direction.
insertion attachment to origin attachment
This is the muscle located between the jaws and cheek that is responsible for compressing the cheek to release air outwardly, as in blowing.
buccinator
The heart muscle is entirely encased in a membrane called this.
pericardium
The body system responsible for circulation of the blood, including the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries.
cardiovascular system
Another name for a nerve cell.
neuron
Thick-walled vessels that carry pure blood from the heart through the body.
arteries
These blood vessels carry impure blood.
veins
The 8 carpals held together with ligaments make up this.
wrist
These the smallest two bones of the facial skeleton that form the front part of the inner, bottom wall of the eye socket.
lacrimal
The two bones that form the upper jaw.
maxillae
These muscles that draw the fingers together.
adductors
The muscle located under the arm that helps in lifting the arm and in breathing.
serratus anterior
The muscles that respond to commands regulated by will.
striated
Hair growth, skin conditions and energy levels are all controlled by this.
endocrine system
Motor nerves carry messages from the brain to the muscles and are called this.
efferent
This is another name for red blood cells.
erythrocytes
This is the bone located on the little-finger side of the lower arm.
ulna
The thumb has this many phalanges.
2
The bone that forms the area from the throat to the shoulder is known as this.
clavicle
The coordination of these two muscles enables the body to perform chewing (mastication)?
temporalis and masseter
The muscle of the heart itself and the only muscle of its type in the human body.
cardiac muscle
The muscle that circles the mouth and is responsible for contracting, puckering and wrinkling the lips, as in kissing or whistling.
orbicularis oris
The digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems are controlled by this.
autonomic nervous system
The primary motor nerve of the face.
facial nerve
The sticky, salty fluid that circulates through the body, bringing nourishment and oxygen to all parts of the body.
blood
This is the bone that extends from the top of the eyes to the top of the head and forms the forehead.
frontal
These are the two bones located on either side of the head, directly above the ears and below the parietal bones.
temporal bones
The epicranius is formed by two muscles called the frontalis and this.
occipitalis
This is the muscle that aids in drawing the head back and elevating the shoulder blades.
trapezius
The frontalis and occipitalis muscles are joined by this tendon.
aponeurosis
This is the primary function of the excretory system.
eliminate waste products
The trifacial nerve is also known as this.
fifth cranial nerve
These arteries supply blood to the face, head and neck.
common carotid arteries
The system that breaks food down to be easily absorbed by cells or to become waste products.
digestive system
This system is composed of sensory and motor nerves that extend from the spinal cord and brain to other parts of the body.
peripheral nervous system
This system is comprised of glands that manufacture chemical substances called hormones.
endocrine