Key Terms
The study of the structures of the body & the substances they are made of
Anatomy
This system includes the heart and blood vessels
Circulatory System
The muscles that allow the wrist to bend
Flexors
The sural nerve
This part of the blood is responsible for destroying disease-causing microorganisms
White blood cells
The study of functions and activities performed by the body's structures
Physiology
The organs in this system include the esophagus, stomach, gall bladder, liver, and small/large intestines
Digestive System
The muscles that allow the hand to turn inward so that the palm faces downward
Pronators
The artery that supplies blood to the muscles and skin on top of the foot and adjacent sides of the first & second toes
Anterior tibial
This part of the blood contributes to the blood-clotting process
Platelets
The study of the structure and composition of tissue
Histology
The organs in this system include the adrenal gland, pituitary gland, and pancreas
Endocrine System
The muscles that allow the wrist, hand, and fingers to form a straight line
Extensors
The artery that supplies blood to the ankles and back of the lower leg
Posterior tibial
This part of the blood contains hemoglobin
Red blood cells
The process of combining smaller molecules to build larger and more complex molecules
Anabolism
The excretory system
The bones in the fingers & toes
Phalanges
A division of the sciatic nerve
A common peroneal nerve
This part of the blood removes carbon dioxide from cells
Plasma
The phase of metabolism in which larger, more complex molecules are broken down within the cells to create smaller simpler molecules
Catabolism
The organs in this system include the spleen and lymph
The Lymphatic system
The largest uppermost bone of the arm which connects the elbow & shoulder
Humerus
The nerve that runs on the underside of the toes
The tibial nerve
The lymph is a colorless, watery fluid derived from...
Blood Plasma