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Hair Chemistry: Chapter 2 Anatomy and Physiology Vocabulary Part 1
This deck covers key vocabulary from Chapter 2, focusing on anatomy and physiology related to hair chemistry. It includes terms related to muscles, the circulatory system, and basic cellular processes.
foot muscle that allows the little toe to flex and move
abductor digiti minimi
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Term
Definition
foot muscle that allows the little toe to flex and move
abductor digiti minimi
foot muscle that moves the big toe away from the other toes
abductor hallucis
muscles that draw a body part away from the midline of the body; separate the fingers in the hand
abductors
muscles that draw a body part toward the midline of the body; draw the fingers together in the hand
adductors
process of simple molecules combining to form a complex molecule; requires energy
anabolism
also called gross anatomy, is the study of human body structures, how the body parts are organized, and the science of the interconnected structures of organisms, or of their parts
anatomy
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
foot muscle that allows the little toe to flex and move | abductor digiti minimi |
foot muscle that moves the big toe away from the other toes | abductor hallucis |
muscles that draw a body part away from the midline of the body; separate the fingers in the hand | abductors |
muscles that draw a body part toward the midline of the body; draw the fingers together in the hand | adductors |
process of simple molecules combining to form a complex molecule; requires energy | anabolism |
also called gross anatomy, is the study of human body structures, how the body parts are organized, and the science of the interconnected structures of organisms, or of their parts | anatomy |
largest artery in the body | aorta |
thick-walled flexible tubes that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the arterioles | arteries |
small arteries that deliver blood to capillaries | arterioles |
part of the nervous system that controls involuntary muscle action and regulates the action of the smooth muscles, glands, blood vessels, heart and breathing | autonomic nervous system (ans) |
middle part of the muscle | belly |
muscle that produces the contour of the front and inner side of the upper arm; lifts the forearm and flexes the elbow | bicep |
fluid that travels through the circulatory system to supply oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues and to remove carbon dioxide and waste from them | blood |
tube like structures that circulate blood throughout the body including arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins | blood vessels |
also known as systems; group of body organs acting together to perform one or more functions | body systems |
one of the body’s most complex organs that controls all the body’s functions | brain |
muscle of the cheek between the upper and lower jaw that compresses the cheeks and expels air between the lips | buccinator |
tiny blood vessels that connect the smaller arteries to the venules, bring nutrients to the cells, and carry away waste materials | capillaries |
also known as the wrist; flexible joint composed of eight small. irregular bones called carpals | carpus |
process of breaking complex molecules down into simple molecules; releases energy | catabolism |
thin layer of tissue that surrounds the cell; it protects the interior of the cell from its surroundings and is semipermeable, meaning it allows certain substances to enter the cell | cell membrane |
basic units of all living things | cells |
controls voluntary muscle actions and consists of the brain, spinal cord, spinal nerves, and cranial nerves | central nervous system (cns) |
seven bones located below the skull; provide support, structure and flexibility to the neck | cervical vertebrae |
also known as cardiovascular system or vascular system, controls the body's steady circulation through the heart and blood vessels | circulatory system |
also known as collarbone, it joins the sternum and scapula | clavicle |
main arteries o both sides of the neck that supply blood to the head, face, and neck | common carotid arteries |
is fibrous tissue that binds and supports other body tissues and organs | connective tissue |
small muscle located between the eyebrows just below the frontalis; draws the eyebrow down and wrinkles the forehead vertically | corrugator |
oval, bony case consisting of eight bones that protect the brain | cranium |