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Hair Chemistry: Chapter 2 Anatomy and Physiology Vocabulary Part 2
This deck covers key vocabulary terms from Chapter 2 of Hair Chemistry, focusing on anatomy and physiology. It includes definitions and descriptions of various muscles, bones, tissues, and body systems.
Watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus; provides structure for cell parts to move within the cell membrane; enzymes in the cytoplasm help digest and break down other molecules for food.
cytoplasm
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Term
Definition
Watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus; provides structure for cell parts to move within the cell membrane; enzymes in the cytoplasm help digest and break down other molecules for food.
cytoplasm
Large, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint that allows the arm to extend outward and to the side of the body.
deltoid
Muscle that surrounds and lowers the lower lip and draws it to one side, as when expressing sarcasm; also known as quadratus labii inferioris.
depressor labii inferioris
Body system consisting of a group of specialized glands that control the growth, development, reproduction, and health of the entire body.
endocrine system
Also known as ductless glands; include the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands, as well as other glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream.
endocrine glands
Tendon that connects the occipitalis and frontalis muscles.
epicranial aponeurosis
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus; provides structure for cell parts to move within the cell membrane; enzymes in the cytoplasm help digest and break down other molecules for food. | cytoplasm |
Large, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint that allows the arm to extend outward and to the side of the body. | deltoid |
Muscle that surrounds and lowers the lower lip and draws it to one side, as when expressing sarcasm; also known as quadratus labii inferioris. | depressor labii inferioris |
Body system consisting of a group of specialized glands that control the growth, development, reproduction, and health of the entire body. | endocrine system |
Also known as ductless glands; include the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands, as well as other glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream. | endocrine glands |
Tendon that connects the occipitalis and frontalis muscles. | epicranial aponeurosis |
Broad muscle that covers the top of the skull and consists of the occipitalis and frontalis; also called occipitofrontalis. | epicranius |
Provides a covering that protects the body and is found within many parts of the body such as skin, mucous membranes, digestive and respiratory organs, the lining of the mouth, the lining of the heart, and the glands. | epithelial tissue |
Separates nasal cavity from the brain. | ethmoid bone |
Also known as duct glands; include the sebaceous and sudoriferous glands, as well as others, and produce a substance that travels through small tubelike ducts. | exocrine glands |
Muscle that bends the foot up and extends the toes. | extensor digitorum longus |
Muscle that extends the big toe and flexes the foot. | extensor hallucis longus |
Muscles that extend and straighten joints such as the wrist, hand, and fingers to form a straight line. | extensors |
Supplies blood to the anterior parts of the scalp, ear, face, neck and the sides of the head. | external carotid artery |
Located at the side of the neck, it carries blood returning to the heart from the head, face, and neck. | external jugular vein |
Framework of the face; composed of 14 bones. | facial skeleton |
Located on the little-toe side of the lower leg; smaller of the two leg bones below the knee. | fibula |
Extensor muscle of the wrist involved in flexing or bending it. | flexor |
Foot muscle that moves the little toe. | flexor digiti minimi |
Foot muscle that flexes the toes and helps maintain balance while walking and standing. | flexor digitorum brevis |
Bone that forms the forehead. | frontal bone |
Front (anterior) portion of the epicranius; scalp muscle that raises the eyebrow, draws the scalp forward, and causes wrinkles across the forehead. | frontalis |
Muscle attached to the lower rear surface of the heel that pulls the foot down. | gastrocnemius |
Produce and release substances that perform a specific function in the body. | glands |
Muscular, cone-shaped organ that keeps the blood moving within the circulatory system. | heart |
Chemical substances such as insulin, adrenaline, and estrogen that stimulate activities in the body. | hormones |
Uppermost and largest bone in the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder. | humerus |
U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports it and its muscles; the only bone of the throat. | hyoid bone |
Movable part of the muscle anchored to the bone; attached farthest from the skeleton. | insertion |
Body system consisting of skin and its accessory organs, such as the oil and sweat glands, sensory receptors, hair, and nails, it serves as a protective covering and helps regulate the body's temperature. | integumentary system |