Coming to Terms
This term means the study of the structures of the human body
Anatomy
The frontal bone forms this part of the cranium
Forehead
A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function
Tissue
This body system's function is to form the physical foundation of the body
Skeletal
Also known as the scapula
Shoulder blade
This term means a chemical process that takes place in living organisms
Metabolism
These two bones form the sides of the head in the ear region
Temporal
This type of tissue carries messages through the central nervous system to control and coordinate all bodily functions
Nervous
This body system's function is to cover, shape, and support the skeletal tissue
Muscular
Also known as the sternum
Breastbone
This term refers to the type of nerves that are responsible for producing movement
Motor
This bone forms the back of the skull above the nape
Occipital
This type of tissue contracts and moves the various parts of the body
Muscle
This body system's function is to be the first line of defense against infection and water loss, regulate temperature, perceive sensation, produce vitamin D, and absorption
Integumentary
Also known as the clavicle
Collarbone
This term refers to the nerve that is located in the abdominal cavity and when triggered can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure which could lead to fainting
Vagus
These two bones form the sides and top of the cranium
Parietal
This type of tissue supports, connects, and binds together other tissue of the body
Connective
This body system's function is to carry messages through the central nervous system
Nervous
Also known as the carpus
Wrist
Oil and sweat
This bone forms the lower jawbone and is the largest and strongest bone of the face
Mandible
This type of tissue is a protective lining on cavities of the body and surfaces of organs
Epithelial
This body system's function is to control the steady delivery of the blood through the body
Circulatory
Also known as the metacarpus
Palm