Abbrev
Proprioneurofacilitation
PNF
How many nerve cells fit in a thimble
A few BILLION
Movement of gas particles from a higher concentration to a lower one
Gas Diffusion
I am the primary source of energy
Carbohydrate
Hip joint
Ball and Socket
Peripheral nerves throughout the body
PNS
Amount of calories are needed to burn to lose 10 pounds.
35,000
These nerve cells carry messages AWAY from the brain
Efferent
Fat or Non-soluble vitamins
Phalanges are located in these two areas of human anatomy
Hands and Feet
HR x SV or Amount of blood pumped by the heart in one minute
Q
Total number of directional terms as per Klavora
12
Connective sheath around muscle fibers
Sarcolemma
Chemical name for Table Sugar
Disaccharide
Non-porous bone has a great concentration of this
Non-mineralized tissue
The fuel used for muscle contractile activity
ATP
This many pairs of spinal nerves
31
Structure determines function
Human Anatomy and Physiology
This area of the digestive system initiates digestion of carbohydrates by secreting amylase
Salivary Glands
Also called the Ginglymus joint
Hinge
Sensory Somatic and Autonomic are the systems of this
PNS
Digit number of the primary lever of the foot.
One
The relaxation phase of the heart beat
Diastole
The Gallbladder, Pancreas and Liver are which type of organs of the digestive system?
Glandular organs
Another term for the gliding joint found in wrists and shoulders
Plane joint