EXAM
What is the basic unit of structure? - ANSWER cell
what supervises cell activity? - ANSWER nucleus
what is the chemical action that converts food to energy? - ANSWER metabolism
what membrane encases the lungs? - ANSWER pleura cavity
the common iliac artery supplies blood to where? - ANSWER Abdominal walls
adipose tissue is also called? - ANSWER said areola tissue but this is WRONG.
adipose tissue is fat cells in a mesh work of areolar tissues. Areola is a connective
tissue made up largely of interlacing fibers. So, answer: Fat cells
what artery supplies blood to the forearm, wrist and thumb? - ANSWER radial
what is the common physiological effect of massage? - ANSWER increased blood
flow
what is the term for "body in balance"? - ANSWER homeostasis
name the condition of tight muscles constricting blood. - ANSWER ischemic
which artery terminates by forming the radial and ulna arteries? - ANSWER brachial
where are the kidneys located? - ANSWER above the waistline
what is the procedure to cleanse regenerated tissue - ANSWER lymph drainage
name the fluid that surrounds the brain? - ANSWER cerebrospinal fluid
what is a motor unit? - ANSWER neuron & all the muscle fibers it controls
main action of the gluteus medius - ANSWER abduct thigh
name the movement of the jaw parallel to the ground - ANSWER protraction
what is the MAIN artery - ANSWER aorta
name the bone that supports the tounge - ANSWER hyoid
name the agonist/antagonist for flexion and extension in the elbox - ANSWER
bicep. tricep.
, what is the junction between nerves called - ANSWER synapse
what is a small elevated pimple above the skin called - ANSWER pustule
the muscle that is involved in the bi-lateral flexion of the trunk - ANSWER external
obliques
muscle has tone if it does what - ANSWER firm and responds to stimuli
the simplest form of nerve activity - ANSWER reflex
connects bone to bone - ANSWER ligament
connects bone to muscle - ANSWER tendon
inactivity - ANSWER atrophy
the skull is an example of what type of joint - ANSWER synarthrotic joint
deepest layer of true skin - ANSWER dermis
what does the flexor digiti minimi do
what does the flexor digiti minimi do - ANSWER bends pinky
which muscle assists in rotating the head and neck - ANSWER splenius capitis
what is the location of the peronius longus and brevis - ANSWER distal leg
muscle found in the outter ear - ANSWER elastic cartilage
what bone serves as an attachment to the ribs - ANSWER sternum
function of the skeletal system - ANSWER protect, support, and serve as
attachment sites
which nerve controls the heart,lungs, and digestion - ANSWER pheumogastric
origin of hamstrings - ANSWER ischial tuberosity
small discolored spot on skin - ANSWER macule
the bones of the skull, thorax, and vertebrae make up the skeleton. - ANSWER
axial
What is the movement of dorsiflexion of the foot - ANSWER up and back
example of pivot joint - ANSWER neck
approx space for massage - ANSWER 10x12