Body Systems
controls the steady circulation of the blood through the body; works with the lymphatic channels
Circulatory
are the basic units of all living thing
Cells
is a collection of similar cells that performs a specialized function
Tissue
is the study of anatomy, structure, and function of the bones.
Osteology
The uppermost and largest bone of the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder
Humerus
long heavy bone that forms the leg above the knee
Femur
the body system that covers, shapes, and supports the skeletal system is called
Muscular System
forms the physical foundation of the body; 206 bones that are connected by movable and immovable joints
Skeletal
the cells of all living things are composed of a substance called
Protoplasm
fibrous tissue that binds together, protects, and supports the various parts of the body.
Connective Tissue
is the physical foundation of the body
Skeletal System
The longer bone of the forearm.
Ulna
larger of the two bones that form the leg below the knee
Tibia
attached to the bone and are voluntary or consciously controlled are what kind of muscle?
Striated muscles
covers, shapes, and supports the skeletal tissue; contracts and moves various parts of the body.
Muscular
this is the part of the protoplasm that exists outside of the nucleus and inside the cell wall
Cytoplasm
a protective covering on body surfaces
Epithelial Tissue
the connection between two or more bones of the skeleton is a
Joint
is the largest at the wrist and located on the thumb side of the hand, but the shorter of the two bones of the forearm.
Radius
the ankle joint is made up of three bones, they are
Tibia, Fibula, and Talus
studying the structure, function, and diseases of the muscles is called?
Myology
Affects the growth, development, sexual activities, and normal regulatory processes of the body; consists of specialized glands.
Endocrine
The chemical energy used within cells for metabolism is called
Adenosine triphosphate
contracts and moves various parts of the body
Muscle Tissue
Expect for the tissue that forms the major part of the teeth, is the hardest tissue in the body
Bones
a flexible joint composed of a group of eight small, irregular bones held together by ligaments
Carpus
the foot is made up of how many bones
26 Bones
smooth muscles are involuntary and function automatically, without conscious will is called
Nonstriated Muscles
Produces offspring and passes on the genetic code from one generation to another; differentiates between the sexes
Reproductive
It is selectively permeable, controlling the introduction of beneficial substance into cell and the removal of waste and other substances that do not benefit the life of the cell
The Cell Membrane
carries messages through the central nervous systems to control and coordinate all bodily functions
Nerve Tissue
There are 5 primary functions of the skeletal system they are
Give Shape and support
Protects various internal structures & organs
Act as levers to produce body movement
Helps produce both white and red blood cells
stores most of the body's calcium
Bones of the fingers and toes, also known as digits
Phalanges
There are three phalanges in each toe, except for the big toe, which has only
Two
There are three parts of a muscle, they are the
Origin, Insertion, and Belly