large, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint that allows the arm to extend outward and to the side of the body is called?
deltoid
which nerve affects the muscles of the mouth?
buccal nerve
the part of the cell that encloses the protoplasm an permits soluble substances to enter and leave the cell is called?
cell membrane
also known as the eleventh cranial nerve; a type of motor nerve that controls motion of the neck and shoulder muscles
accessory nerve
also known as phalanges the bones of the fingers three in each finger an two in each thumb is called?
digits
also called the gastrointestinal system responsible for changing food into nutrients and wastes is called?
digestive system
the think flat muscle of the cheek between upper and lower jaw is called?
buccinator
arteries that supply blood to the face, head an neck located on either side of neck having an internal and external branch is called?
common carotid arteries
transports chemical energy within cells for metabolism is called?
adenosine triphosphate
groups of body organs acting together to perform one or more functions. 11 major systems is called?
Body systems
glands that are located at the top of the kidneys assisting in the regulation of metabolism, stress response and blood pressure are called ?
adrenal glands
a branch of the facial nerve that affects the side of the neck an platysma muscle is called?
cervical nerves
located at the side of the neck affects the front and sides of the neck an down to breast bone is called?
cervical cutaneous nerve
a tendon connecting the occipitalis an frontal is called?
epicranial aponeurosis
a specialized tissue considered fat, which gives smoothness an contour to the body and cushions and insulates the body is called?
adipose tissue
name this thick walled muscular, flexible tube that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the capillaries throughout the body
arteries
also known as ductless glands release secretions called hormones directly into the bloodstream which in turn influence the welfare of the entire body is called?
endocrine glands
group of organs; that purify the body of elimination of waste matter is called?
excretory system
abbreviated CNS consists of the brain, spinal cord spinal nerves and cranial nerves is called
central nervous system
abbreviated DNA the blue print material of genetic information; contains all the information that controls the function of every living cell is called?
deoxyribonucleic acid
group of specialized glands that affect the growth and development sexual activities and health of the body is called?
endocrine system
breathing outward expelling carbon dioxide from the lungs is called?
exhalation
fibrous tissue that binds together, protects and supports various parts of the body such as bone, cartilage, and tendons is called?
connective tissue
breakdown of food by mechanical and chemical means is called?
digestion
tiny thin walled blood vessels that connect the smaller arteries to the veins is called?
capillaries
light spongy bone between the eye sockets that form part of the nasal cavities is called?
ethmoid bone
muscles that draw a body part inward toward the median axis of the body or of an extremity?
adduction
vein located on the side of the neck that carries blood returning to the heart from the head face and neck is called
external jugular vein
basic unit of all living things capable of performing all the fundamental functions of life is called?
cells
oval body case that protects the brain is called?
cranium
facial muscle that draws eyebrows down and wrinkles the forehead vertically is called?
corrugated muscle
also known as cardiovascular system system that controls the steady circulation of blood throughout the body is called?
circulatory system
small arteries that deliver blood to capillaries is called?
arterioles
the transport of fully digested food into the circulatory system to feed the tissues and cells are called?
absorption
tubelike structures that transport blood to and from the heart a to various tissues of the body is called'?
blood vessels
protective covering on body surfaces such as skin; mucous membranes and lining of heart is called?
epithelial tissue
Nutritive flood circulating through the cardiovascular system to supply o2 is called?
Blood
the seven boys of the top of the vertebral column located in the neck region is called?
cervical vertebrae
structure that connects the spinal cord to the brain is called?
brain stem
muscular wall that seperates the thorax from the abdominal region and helps control breathing is called?
diaphragm
also known as the accessory nerve a motor nerve that controls the motion of the neck and shoulder muscles is called?
eleventh cranial nerve
also known as triangular muscle extending alongside the chin that pulls down the corner of the mouth is called?
depressor anguli iris
also known as collarbone; bone joining the sternum and scapula is called?
clavicle
also known as endocrine glands that release secrections called hormones directly into the bloodstream is called?
ductless glands
also known as duct glands produce a substance sweat and oil glands that travels through small tubelike ducts are called?
exocrine glands
part of the central nervous system contained in the cranium is called?
brain
body system consisting of the heart arteries veins and capillaries for the distribution of blood throughout the body is called?
cardio vascular system
chemicals that change certain kinds of food into a form that can be used by the body is called?
digestive enzymes
sensory motor nerves that with its branches supplies impulses to the fingers is called?
digital nerve
a group of complex proteins produced by living cells that act as catalysts in specific chemical reactions in the body such as digestion is called?
enzymes
elimination of feces from the body is called?
defecation
what is the study of the human boy structure and how the body parts are organized called?
anatomy
which muscle produces the contour of the front and inner side of the upper arm?
bicep
also known as the occipitofrontalis; a broad muscle that cover the top of the skull and includes the occipitals an frontal is called?
epicraniui
also known as wrist; flexible joint composed of eight small irregular bones held together by ligaments is called?
carpus
the three muscles of the ear that work together to move the ear upward, forwards and backwards is called?
auricularis muscles
what is the middle part of the muscle called?
the belly
what nerve affects the external ear and skin above the temple up to the top of the skull called?
auriculotemporal nerve
when muscles straighten when the wrist hand and fingers form a straight line for example is called?
extension
muscles that draw a body part away from midline or of an extremity is called?
abduction
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