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Hair Chemistry: Chapter 2 Anatomy and Physiology Vocabulary Part 3
This deck covers key vocabulary terms related to anatomy and physiology, focusing on the circulatory, muscular, and nervous systems, as well as bone structures.
supplies blood to the brain, eyes, eyelids, forehead, nose, and internal ear
internal carotid artery
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Term
Definition
supplies blood to the brain, eyes, eyelids, forehead, nose, and internal ear
internal carotid artery
located at the side of the neck to collect blood from the brain and parts of the face and neck
internal jugular vein
connection between two or more bones
joint
two small, thin bones located in the front inside wall of the eye sockets (orbits)
lacrimal bones
muscle that raises the angle of the mouth and draws it inward
levator anguli oris
muscle that surrounds and elevates the upper lip and dilates the nostrils, as when expressing distaste
levator labii superioris
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
supplies blood to the brain, eyes, eyelids, forehead, nose, and internal ear | internal carotid artery |
located at the side of the neck to collect blood from the brain and parts of the face and neck | internal jugular vein |
connection between two or more bones | joint |
two small, thin bones located in the front inside wall of the eye sockets (orbits) | lacrimal bones |
muscle that raises the angle of the mouth and draws it inward | levator anguli oris |
muscle that surrounds and elevates the upper lip and dilates the nostrils, as when expressing distaste | levator labii superioris |
thin muscle that controls the movement of the eyelid | levator palpebrae superioris |
clear or pale yellow fluid that contains white blood cells and travels through lymph vessels | lymph |
body system that helps defend against infection and includes lymph, lymph nodes, thymus gland, spleen, and lymph vessels | lymphatic system |
glandlike structures that filter bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells and are connected by lymph vessels | lymph nodes |
largest and strongest bone of the face that forms the lower jaw | mandible |
originates at the lower part of the zygomatic; moves the mandible, causing the mouth to close | masseter |
medical term for chewing | mastication |
two bones that form the upper jaw | maxillae bones |
muscle at the tip of the chin that elevates the lower lip and raises and wrinkles the skin of the chin | mentalis |
chemical process by which cells convert nutrients to energy | metabolism |
five bones, or metacarpals, of the palm located between the carpus and phalanges | metacarpus |
five long, slender bones, similar to the metacarpal bones of the hand | metatarsals |
process of cell reproduction that occurs when the cell divides into two identical daughter cells | mitosis |
also known as efferent nerves; carry impulses from the brain to the muscles or glands; these transmitted impulses produce movement | motor nerves |
body system that covers and holds the skeletal system in place and moves various body parts | muscular system |
study of the structure, functions, and diseases of the muscular system | myology |
two bones that form the bridge of the nose | nasal bones |
whitish bundles of nerve fibers that transmit impulses | nerves |
carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all bodily functions | nerve tissue |
well organized body system composed of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves; controls and coordinates all other body systems. | nervous system |
study of the structure, function, and pathology of the nervous system | neurology |
specialized structure at the center of the cell; controls growth and reproduction of the cell and contains the cell's genetic material | nucleus |
located below the parietal bones forming the back of the skull above the nape | occipital bone |
back (posterior) portion of the epicranius; muscle that draws the scalp backward | occipitalis |