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the controlling organ of the body and center of conciousness, functions include perception control of reactions to the environment emotional responses and judgement

brain

metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen

aerobic metabolism

the straigtening of the a joint

extension

the quaddrangrualar bones of the cheeks

zygomas

the glands that secrete sweat located in the dermal layer of the skin

sweat glands

the tiny blood vessels between the arterioles and venules that permit the transfer of oxygen C02 nutrients waster between body tissues and the blood

capillary vessels

the foward facing part of the hand in an anatomic position

palmar

the nasal cavity formed by the union of facial bones and protects the respiratory tract from contaminants

nasophayrnx

a body part or condition that appears on both sides of the midline

bilateral

the area of the brain between the spinal cord and cerebrum surrounded by the cerebellum controls functions that are necessary for life such as respiration

brain stem

the tubes that connect each ovary with the uterus and are the primary location for the fertilization of the ovum

fallopian tubes

the outermost cavity of a womans reproductive system the lower part of the birth canal



vagina

the upper part of the sternum

manubrum

the nucleotide involved in energy metabolism used to store energy

ATP

further inside the body and away from the skin

deep

the inner layers of the skin containing hair follicles sweat glands nerve ending and blood vessels

dermis

part of the body that lie closer to the midline also called inner structures

medial

nerve tissue that coordinates nerve tracts coordinates heart rate blood vessel diameter swallowing vomiting coughing and sneezing

medulla oblangata

organs that discharge of certain waste materials filtered from the blood and excreted as urine

urinary system

the lowermost endpoint of colon

rectum

a bony prominence on the promixal laterial side of the thigh just below the hip

greater trochanter

the eye socket made of the maxilla and zygoma

orbit

a type of joint that has grown together forming a stable connection

symphysis

forms the posterior portion of the oral cavity which is bordered superiorlly by the hard and soft palates laterally by the cheeks and inferiorally by the tongue

oropharynx

the primary reproductive organs that produce an ovum or that if is fertilized , will develop into a fetus

ovaries

the bone of the lower jaw

mandible

the upper jawbones that assist in the formation of the orbit the nasal cavity and the palate and hold the upper teeth

maxillae

the principal artery...continuation of the illiac attery..supplies blood to the lower abdominal wall, external genitalia and legs. It can be palpated in the groin area.

femoral artery

a neurotransmitter or drug sometimes used in the treatment of shock, produces vasocontriction through its alpha simulator processes

noreinephrine

the lining of the body cavities and passages that communicate directly or indirectly with the environment outside of the body

mucuos membrane

the system that controls all activities of the body both voluntary and involuntary

nervous system

fluids produced in the ventricles of the brain that flows in the subarachnoid space and bathes the meniges

cerebrospinal fluid

endocrine glands located on the top of the kidneys that release adrenaline when stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system

adrenal glands

a sac behind the pubic symphisis made of smooth muscle that collects urine

urinary bladder

motion of a limb toward the midline

adduction

the artery in the forearm it is palpable at the wrist thumb side

radial artery

cells that carry the oxygen to the bloods tissue also called euthrocytes

red blood cells

the bone on the thumb side of the forearm

radius

the large muscle that covers the humorous

biceps

the small amount of liquid within a joint used as lubrication

synovial fluid

to straigthen

extend

the opaque sticky secretion of the mucuous membrane that lubricates the body openings

mucus

the glands that secrete sweat located in the dermal layer of the skin

sweat glands

the most posterior portion of the cranium

occiput

the heart muscle

myocardium

the canal that conveys urine from the bladder to outside the body

uretra

the tiny blood vessels between the arterioles and venules that permit the transfer of oxygen CO2 nutrients and waste between body tissues and blood

capillary vessels

the spermatic duct of the testicles

vasa deferentia

the pressure of water to move, typically into the capillary as the result of the presence of plasma proteins

oncotic pressure