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  • what is the body's largest artery called?
    aorta
  • 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