Chapter 6 The human body part 2

The use of muscles of the chest, back, and abdomen to assist in expanding the chest occurs when air movement is impaired

the projection on the medial superior portion of the femur

the framework system of the body composed of bones and other connective tissues

bands of fibrous tissue that connect bones to bones. ligaments support and strengthen a joint

Large solid organ that lies in the right upper quadrant immedietly below the diaphragm. produces bile & stores glucose

muscle that is attached to the bone and usually crosses at least one joint

behind the abdominal cavity

located in the upper brainstem, responsible for maintenance of conciousness, specifically ones level of arousal

the functional units of the nervous system; also called nerve cells

the upper quarter of the sternum

the lining of body cavities and passages that communicate directly or indirectly with the enviroment outside the body

the bones of the fingers and toes

one of the three bones that fuse to form the pelvic ring

involuntary muscle

The lower part of the back, formed by the lowest five nonfused vertabrae also called the dorsal spine

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the fibrous sac that encloses a joint

the study of the normal functions of living organsims

the bone of upper jaw

cells that carry oxygen to the body tissues; also called erthyrocytes

The watery secretion of the mucous membranes that lubricats the body opening

the heart muscle

imaginary line where the body is divided into left and right parts

the nerves that carry sensations such as touch taste semll hot cold and pain from the body to the CNS

subdivision of the autonomic nervous system that controls involuntary functions mediated largely by the vagus nerve

the portion of the digestive tube between the stomach and the cecum, consisting of the duodenem, jejunum, & ileum

Part of the nervous system that consist of 31 pairs of spinal nerves and 12 pairs of cranial nerves

Tiny oval shaped structures located in various places along the lymph vessels that filter lymph

one of three bones that fuse to form the pelvic ring

the study of how normal physiologic processes are affect by diseases

Tough elastic strucutres between adjoining vertebrae that act as a shock absorber

a tubular strucutree that extends vertically from the back of the mouth to the esophagus and trachea

the place where two bones come into contact; also called an articulation

another name for hypoperfusion

the knee cap

the bones that lie between the temporal and occipital regions of the cranium

bones of the hand situaed between the carpals and phalanges

the inability of the body to move gas effectively

the muscle over which the person has no concious control. it is found in many automatic regulating systems of the body

the biochemical processess that results in production of energy from nutrients within the cells

the circulation of oxygenated blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts to meet thecurrent needs of the cells

Small gland that surrounds the male urethra where it emerges from the urinary bladder.

the major artery leading from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs. carries oxygen poor blood

the air that remains in the lungs after maximal expiration

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the lowermost end of the colon

the bone on the thumb side of the forearm

storage sacs for sperm and seminal fluid, which empty into the urethra at the prostate

Serous membranes covering the lung& lining the thorax completely enclosing a potential space known as the pleaural space

the ciruclation through the pulmonary arteries and veins. also called the lesser circulation

the pressure of water to move to move typically into the capillary as a result of plasma proteins

the space within a cell or cells

Neurotransmitter and drug sometimes used in the treatment of shock; causes vasocontriction through its alpha stimulation

the connection point between the pelvis and the vertebral column

the inhaling and exhaling of air; The physiological process that exchanges CO2 and O2

the volume of air that moves in and out of the lungs per minute

Organ that lies below the midbrain and above the medulla and contains numerous nerve fibers for sleep and breathing

the major artery in the forearm

the wavelike contraction of smooth muscle by which the ureters or other tubular organs propel their contents

cone shaped area that collects urine from the kidneys and funnels it through the ureter into the bladder

The part of the pharynx the lies above the level of the roof of the mouth or palate

the glands that produce and oily subsstance called sebum which discharges along the shafts of the hairs

a metabolic byproduct of the breakdown of glucose that accumlates in anaerobic metabolism

The potential space between the pariatal pleura and visceral pleura. under normal circumstances the space does not exist

the eye socket

fluid ejaculated from the penis and containing sperm

on of the three bones that make up the pelvic ring; consists of five fused sacral vertebrae

tiny disc shaped elements that are much smaller than the cells. essential in the initial formation of a blood clot

The system that controls virtually all activities of the body, both voluntarily and involuntary

the artery just behind teh medial malleous; supplies blood to the foot

the primary female reproductive organs that produce ovum or an egg that id fertilized will develop into a fetus

the part of the brain that is responsible for helping to regulate the level of conciousness

nerve tissue that is continious inferiorly with the spinal cord. coordinates breathing, vomiting, coughing, sneezing

the supporting structure for the armswhich attaches the arms to the axial skeleton. includes clavicles and scalpulae

the supporting structure for your leg which serves to connect your leg to the axial skeleton

Two retroperitoneal organs that excrete end products of metabolism as urine and regulate the body's salt & water content

Flat soilif organ that lies below the liver & stomach; major source of digestive enzymes & produces insulin

Sticky yellow fluid that carries the blood cells and nutrients and transports cellualr waste materials

an imaginary verticle line drawn from the middle of the forehead through the nose and navel

The wave of pressure created as the heart contracts and forces blood out the left ventricle and into the major arteries

thin straw colored fluid that carries O2, nutrients, and hormones to the cell and carries waste products of metabolism

The four veins that return oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart

the most posterior bone of the cranium

nerves that carry info from the central nervous system to the muscles of the body

the bones and voluntary muscles of the body

bones of the foot situated between the tarsals and phalanges

a rounded bony prminence on the either side of the ankle

all of the structures of the boyd that contribute to the process of breathing consisting of the upper & lower airways

hard bony and cartilaginous prominence found at the midline in the lowermost porton of the abdomen