transverse plane
Frontal ( coronal) plane
median ( midsagittal)
anatomical planes 1. 2. 3
nucleus
cytoplasm
plasma membrane
Cell diagram 1. 2. 3.
tight junctions
desmosome
tight junctions
simple columnar epithelium
Made up of a single layer of tall cells that fit closely together
simple squamous epithelium
single layer of flattened cells
simple cuboidal
single layer of cube shaped cells
pseudostratified columnar epithelium
tissue that consists of a single layer of irregularly shaped and sized cells that give the appearance of multiple layers; found in ducts of certain glands and the upper respiratory tract
straified squamous
thick membrane protects underlying tissues in areas subjected to abrasion
Transitions striated
shapes of cells that sketch lines organ of the urinary system
articular capsule
sleevelike structure around a synovical joint composed of a fibrous capsule and synovial membrane
this is called
synovial membrane
membrane lining the capsule of a joint
joint cavity
contains synovial fluid is called
stratum basale
deepest layer of epidermis
stratum spinosum
a layer of the epidermis that provides strength and flexibility to the skin is called
stratum granulosum (granular layer)
Layer of epidermis composed of cells that look like granules and are filled with keratin; replaces cells shed from stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum (clear layer)
Only in thick skin Thin, translucent band superficial to the stratum granulosum A few rows of flat, dead keratinocytes
stratum corneum
outermost layer of epidermis
arrector pili muscle
An involuntary muscle fiber attached to the underside & base of the hair follicle
Meissner's corpuscles
sensitive touch receptors in the dermis
eccrine sweat glands
found in palms, soles of the feet, and forehead
Melanocytes
cells that produce melanin
hair follicle
sac within which each hair grows
irregular bones
bones of the vertebrae and face
flat bones
bones of the ribs, shoulder blades, pelvis, and skull
Central (Haversian) Canal
opening in the center of an osteon, carries blood vessels and nerves
Canaliculus/canaliculi
tiny canals radiating outward from central canal
Axis (C2)
second cervical vertebrae
Atlas (C1)
supports the head
coronal suture
the suture between the parietal and frontal bones of the skull
lambdoid suture
between parietal bones and occipital bone
squamous suture
Between parietal and temporal bones
sphenoid bone
forms part of the base of the skull and parts of the floor and sides of the orbit
ethmoid bone
forms part of the posterior portion of the nose, the orbit, and the floor of the cranium
lacrimal bone
small fragile bone making up part of the front inner walls of each eye socket and providing room for the passage of the lacrimal ducts
Zygomatic bone
cheek bone
Transverse process of vertebra
forms joint with ribs in thoracic region, site for muscle attachment in lumbar region
spinous process
sharp, slender projection
vertebral foramen
canal through which spinal cord passes
costochondral joint
where the cartilage meets the rib
sternoclavicular joint
Articulation between the clavicle and the sternum
Acromion
Outward extension of the shoulder blade forming the point of the shoulder.
coracoid process
process above the glenoid cavity that permits muscle attachment
glenoid cavity
socket in scapular that receives head of humerus
acrominoclavicular joint
the area where the clavicle and scapula connect
glenoid fossa of scapula
articulates with the head of the humerus
lesser tubercle
insertion of subscapularis muscle
greater tubercle
Large lateral prominence; site of the attachment of rotator cuff muscles
radial fossa of humerus
anterior depression that receives the radial head with flexed forearm
trochlear notch
articulates with trochlea of humerus
proximal radioulnar joint
head of radius articulates with radial notch of ulna
radial tuberosity
Name this specific part of the radius.
interosseous membrane
connects the tibia and fibula
syloid process of radius
insertion of brachioradialis
distal radioulnar joint
head of ulna articulates with ulnar notch of radius
styloid process of ulna
Name the structure.
coronoid fossa
anterior depression that receives the coronoid process of the ulna during forearm flexion
illiac crest
the upper curved edge of the ilium; has anterior (anterior iliac spine) and posterior projections
intercondylar eminence
irregular projection located between the two condyles
closes and protrudes lips is called the
orbicularis oris
compresses cheek ( as in sucking), holds food between teeth during chewing. THis is called
buccinator
blinks and closes eyes, squints and winks
orbicularis oculi
extends from the corner of the mouth to the cheekbone
zygomaticus
PULLS THE CORNERS OF THE MOUTH INFERIORLY PRODUCING A DONWARD SAF OF THE MOUTH
temporalis
Frontalis
muscle of the forehead that moves the forehead skin and eyebrows
cranial aponeurosis
connects frontalis and occipitalis
rectus abdominis
this type of muscle is called the
transversus abdominis
compresses abdomen, this is called the
internal oblique
tenses abdominal wall and compresses abdominal contents. this is called
External onlique
flex and rotate vertebral column, this is called
Brachialis
flexes forearm at elbow, this is called the
Brachioradialis
flexes forearm
biceps brachii
Flexes and supinates forearm
gluteus maximus
extends thigh
gluteus medius
abducts and medially rotates thigh
felxor carpi radialis
flexes and abducts wrist
trieps brachii
insertions: olecranon of ulna
origin: shoulder girdle and proximal numerus
functions: extend elbow
felxor carpi radialis
Origins: distal humerus
insertions: second and third metacarpals
functions: flexes wrist and abducts hands
flexor digitorum superficialis
Orgin: distal humerus, ulna and radius
insertions: middle phalanges of second fifth finger
functions: flexes wrist and finger
gluteus maximus
Functions: extends hip, abducts thigh; steadies pelvis during walking and flex knee and extend hip
insertions: proximal femur
origin: sacrum and ilium
pectoralis major
Adducts and flexes humerus
unipennate muscle
all the muscle fibers are on the same side of the tendon
extensor digitorum longus
extends toes and dorsiflexes foot
multipennate muscle
forms an angle with a tendon; do not move as far as parallel; contains more myofibrils than parallel muscles; develop more tension than parallel muscles; tendon branches within the muscle; ex: deltoid
Bipennate
rectus femoris
Gastrocnemius
Calf muscle
gluteal group muscles
gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus
Sartorius
Flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates thigh at the hip; flexes knee
Soleus
plantar flexes foot
Illiopsoas
flexes hip
serratus anterior
pulls scapula anteriorly and downward
multifidus muscle
stabilizes lower thoracic and lumbar region of vertebral column
longissimus capitis
extends and rotates head
semispinalis capitis
extends head, bends head to one side, or rotates head
Flexion
bending a joint
extension
Straightening of a joint
Rotation
CIRCULAR MOVEMENT AROUND AN AXIS
circumduction movement
moving the joint in a circular manner
Inversion
turning inward
plantar flexion
bending of the sole of the foot by curling the toes toward the ground
Dosiflexion
bending of the foot or the toes upward