Muscular System
The main muscle used in breathing
What is the Diaphragm
The number of thoracic vertebrae
What is 12
A burn that only damages the epidermis is also known as
What is First Degree
All glands are made of this type of tissue
What is Epithelial
This plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions
What is Transverse
The muscle we develop when we do sit-ups
What is the Rectus Abdominis
The skeleton that consists of the bones of the upper and lower extremities.
What is Appendicular
Another name for the second layer of skin
What is the Dermis
This type of epithelium is easily stretched and can be found in the bladder
What is Transitional
Mitochondria, lysosomes, and ribosomes are all examples of
What are Organelles
Light bands are composed of this protein
What is Actin
The large opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord connects to the brain.
What is the Foramen Magnum
A common chronic skin disorder that is characterized by red patches covered by thick, dry, and silvery scales
What is Psoriasis
This type of cartilage is dense and very resistant to stretching
What is Fibrocartilage
The term used for the maintenance (within varying narrow limits) of the internal environment of the body
What is Homeostasis
The type of muscle found in the uterus, blood vessels, and the urinary bladder
What is Smooth Muscle
Another name for the shaft of a long bone, which is composed mainly of compact bone
What is the Diaphysis
These cells are responsible for producing skin color or pigment
What are Melanocytes
The dense regular connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
What is a Tendon
The heart is located in this specific cavity
What is the Pericardial Cavity
The longest muscle in the body
What is the Sartorius
This disease occurs in children and is caused by a deficiency in calcium and vitamin D
What is Rickets
The oily substance responsible for lubricating the surface of the skin
What is Sebum
This type of gland is ductless and secretes hormones
What is Endocrine
The skin is _____________ to the heart
What is Superficial