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Anatomy and physiology

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show Muscles that seperate the fingers  
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show Muscle of the foot that moves the toes and help maintain balance while walking and standing.  
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show Muscles at the base of each finger that draws the fingers together.  
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show Constructive metabolism; the process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones.  
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show Study of human body structure that can be seen with the naked eye, and what they are made of; the science of the structure of organisms, or their parts.  
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angular artery   show
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show Supplies blood to the front part of the ear.  
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anterior tibial artery   show
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show Thick walled, muscular, flexable tubesthat carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the capillaries.  
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atrium   show
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show Muscles in front of the ear that draws the ear forward  
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show Muscle behind the ear that draws the ear backward  
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auricularis superior   show
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auriculotemporal nerve   show
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autonomic nervous system   show
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show The extention of a neuron by which impulses are sent away from the nerve cell  
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show The middle part of the muscle  
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show Muscle producing the contour of the front and inner side of the upper arm  
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show Fluid circulating through the circulatory system. (heart, veins, arteries, and capillaries)  
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show Group of structures (heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries) that distribute blood throughout the body  
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body systems   show
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brain   show
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buccal nerve   show
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show Thin, flat muscle of the cheek between the upper and lower jaw that compresses the cheeks and expels air between the lips.  
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capillaries   show
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show The involuntary muscle that is the heart  
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show The wrist; flexible joint composed of a group of 8 small, irregular bones held together by ligaments.  
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catabolism   show
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show Basic unit of all living things; minute mass of protoplasm capable of performing all the fundamentalfunctions of life.  
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show Part of the cell that encloses the protoplasm and permits soluble substances to enter and leave the cell.  
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central nervous system   show
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show Located at the side of the neck, affects the front and sides of the neck as far down as the breastbone.  
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cervical nerves   show
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cervical vertebrae   show
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circulatory system   show
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show Collarbone; bone joining the sternum and scapula.  
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common carotid artery   show
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common peroneal nerve   show
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show Fibrous tissue that binds together, protects, and supports the various of the body such as bone, cartiliage, and tendons.  
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corrugator muscle   show
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show An oval bony case that protects the brain.  
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show All the protoplasm of a cell execpt that wich is in the nucleus; the watery fluid that contains food material necessary for growth, reproduction, and self-repair of the cell.  
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show A nerve that extends down the front of the leg , behind the muscles. It supplies impulses to these muscles and also to the muscle and skin on the top of the foot and adjacent sides of the first and second toes.  
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show Large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint that allows the arm to extend outward and to the side of the body.  
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dendrites   show
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depressor labii inferioris muscle   show
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show Muscular wall that seperates the thorax from the abdominal region and helps control breathing.  
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show The mouth, stomach, intestines, and salivary and gastric glands that change food into nutrients and wastes.  
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digit   show
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digital nerve   show
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show A nerve that extends up from the toes and foot, just under the skin, supplying impulses to toes and foot, as well as the muscle and the skin of the leg, where it is called the superficial peroneal nerve or the musculo-cutaneous nerve.  
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endrocrine (ductless) glands   show
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show Group of specialized glands that affect the growth,development, sexual activities, and health of the entire body.  
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show tendon that connects the occipitalis and frontalis.  
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epicranius   show
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show Protective covering on the body surfaces, such as skin, mucous membranes, and the lining of the heart, digestive and respiratory organs, and glands.  
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ethmoid bone   show
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show Group of organs including the kidneys, liver, skin, intestines, and lings that purify the body by the elimination of waste matter.  
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show The act of breathing outward, expelling carbon dioxide from the lungs.  
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show Duct glands that produce a substance that travels through small tube-like ducts, such as the sudoriferous (sweat) glands and the sebaceous (oil) glands.  
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show Muscles that straighten the wrist, hand, and fingers to form a straight line.  
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extensor digitorum brevis   show
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extensor digitorum longus   show
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show Supplies blood to the anterior (front) parts of the scalp, ear, face, neck, and side of the head.  
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external jugular vein   show
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facial artery   show
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femur   show
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show The smaller of the two bones that form the leg below the knee. The fibula may be visulaized as a "bump" on the little-toe side of the ankle.  
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show The chief sensory nerve of the face, and serves as the motor nerve of the muscles that control chewing.  
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flexors   show
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show Muscle of the foot that moves the toes and help maintain balance while walking and standing  
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frontal artery   show
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show forms the forehead  
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frontalis   show
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show Muscle that is attached to the lower raer surface of the heel and pulls the heel down.  
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glands   show
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greater auricular nerve   show
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show Located in the back of the head, affects the scalp as far up as the top of the head.  
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show Muscular cone-shaped organ that keeps the blood moving within the circulatory system.  
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hemoglobin   show
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show Science of the minute structures of the organic tissues; microscopic anatomy.  
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hormones   show
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humerus   show
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show U-shaped bone at the base of the toungue that supports the toungue and its muscles.  
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show Supplies blood to the lower lip.  
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infraorbital artery   show
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infraorbital nerve   show
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infratrochlear nerve   show
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inhalation   show
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insertion   show
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show The skin and its accessory organs, such as the oil and sweat glands, sensory receptors, hair, and nails.  
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internal carotid artery   show
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internal jugular vein   show
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show Connection between two or more bones of the skeleton.  
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lacrimal bones   show
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latissimus dorsi   show
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show Also known as caninus, a muscle that raises the angle of the mouth and draws it inward.  
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show Also known as quadratus labii superioris, a muscle surrounding the upper lip; elevates the upper lip and dialates the nostrils, as in expressing distaste.  
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show Body tissue that carries food, waste products, and hormones (i.e. lymph and blood)  
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show Spongy tissues composed of microscopic cells in which inhaled air is extenged for carbon dioxide.  
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show Clear yellowish fluid that circulates in the lymph spaces (lymphatic) of the body; carries waste and impurities away from the cells.  
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lymph nodes   show
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show Body system that acts as an acid to the blood system and consists of the ltmph spaces, lymph vessels, and lymph glands.  
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mandible   show
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show Affects the muscle of the chin and lower lip.  
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masseter   show
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maxillae (singular: maxilla)   show
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show Branch of the fifth cranial nerve that supplies the upper part of the face.  
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show Nerve that supplies the arm and hand.  
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show Affects the skin of the lower lip and skin  
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show Muscle that elevates the lower lip and raises and wrinkles the skin of the chin  
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show Chemical process taking place in living organisms whereby the cells are nourished and carry out their activities  
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show Bones of the palm of the hand; parts of the hand containing five bones between the carpus and phalanges  
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show One of three subdivisions of the foot comprised of five bones, which are long and slender, like the metacarpal bones of the hand, help make-up of the foot. All three subdivisions comprise 26 bones  
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show Supplies blood to the temples  
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show Cells dividing into two new cells (daughter cells); the usual process of cell reproduction of human tissues  
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motor nerves   show
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show Body system that covers, shapes and supports the skeleton tissue; contracts and moves various parts of the body  
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show Science if the nature, structure, function, and diseases of the muscles  
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show Bones that form the bridge of the nose  
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show Affects the point and lower side of the nose  
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nerves   show
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nerve tissue   show
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show Body system composed of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves; controls and coordinates all other systems and makes them work harmoniously and efficiently  
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show Nerve cell; basic unit of the nervous system, consisting of cell body, nucleus, dendrites, and axon  
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show Science of the structure, function, and pathology of the nervous system  
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show Also called involuntary or smooth muscle; muscle that functions automatically without conscious will  
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show Dense, active protoplasm found i n the center of the cell; plays an important part in cell reproduction and metabolism  
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occipital artery   show
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show Hindmost bone of the skull, below the parietal bones; forms the back of the skull above the nape  
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occipitalis   show
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opthalmic nerve   show
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show Ring muscle of the eye socket; enables you to close your eyes  
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show Flat band around the upper and lower lips that compresses, contract, puckers and wrinkles the lips  
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show Structures composed of specialized tissues and performing specific functions  
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show part of the muscle that does not move; it is attached to the skeleon and is usually part of a skeletal muscle  
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show bone  
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osteology   show
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palatine bones   show
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show Supplies blood to the side and crown of the head  
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parietal bones   show
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patella   show
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pectoralis major, pectoralis minor   show
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show Double-layered membranous sac enclosing the heart  
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show System of nerves and ganglia that connects the peripheral parts of the body to the central nervous system; it has both sensory and motor nerves  
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peroneus brevis   show
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phalanges   show
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show Study of the functions or activities performed by the body's structures  
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show Fluid part of the blood and nymph that carries food and secretions to the cells  
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platelets   show
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posterior auricular nerve   show
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platysma muscle   show
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popliteal artery   show
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show Muscle that covers the outer side of the calf and inverts the foot and turns it outward  
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show Divides into two separate arteries known as the anterior tibial and the posterior tibial. The anterior tibial goes to the foot and becomes the dorsalis pedis which supplies the foot with blood  
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show Covers the bridge of the nose, lowers the eyebrows, and causes wrinkles across the bridge of the nose  
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pronators   show
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protoplasm   show
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pulmonary circulation   show
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show Artery that supplies blood to the thumb side of the arm and the back of the hand  
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show supplies the thumb side of the arm and back of the hand  
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radius   show
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show Blood cells that carry oxygen form the lungs to the body cells  
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show Automatic nerve reaction to a stimulus that involves the movement of specific muscles as a response to impulses carried along a motor neuron to a muscle, causing a spontaneous and involuntary reaction  
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show Body systems responsible by which plants and animals reproduce  
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respiration   show
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show Body system consisting of the lungs and air passages; enables breathing; supplying the body with oxygen and eliminating carbon dioxide wastes.  
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show Twelve pairs of bones forming the wall of the thorax.  
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show Muscle of the mouth that draws the corner of the mouth up and back, as in grinning.  
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saphenous nerve   show
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show One of a pair of shoulder blades; a large, flat, triangular bone of the shoulder.  
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show Nerves that carry impulses or messages from the sense organs to the brain, where sensations of touch, cold, heat,sight, hearing, taste, smell, pain, and pressure are experienced.  
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show muscle of the chest that assist in breathing and in raising the arm.  
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show Physical foundation of the body, comprised of 206 bones that vary in size and shape and are connected by movable and immovable joints.  
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show Located at the base of the skull, affects the scalp ans muscles behind the ear.  
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show muscle that originates at the upper portion of the fibula and bends the foot down.  
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sphenoid bone   show
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spinal cord   show
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sternocleidomastoideus   show
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sternum   show
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show also called voluntary or skeletal muscle; muscle that is consciously controlled.  
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submental artery   show
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superficial peroneal nerve   show
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superficial temporal artery   show
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show Supplies blood to the upper lip and region of the nose.  
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show Muscle of the forearm that rotates the radius outward and the palm upward.  
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show Supplies blood to the upper eyelid and forehead  
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show Affects the skin of the forehead, scalp, eyebrow, and upper eyelid  
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show Affects the skin between the eyes and upper side of the nose.  
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sural nerve   show
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systemic circulation   show
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talus   show
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tarsal   show
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temporal bones   show
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temporal nerve   show
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show Temporal muscle; one of the muscles involved in mastication (chewing).  
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thorax   show
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tibia   show
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show A division of the sciatic nerve that passes behind the knee. It subdivides and supplies impulses to the knee, the muscles of the calf, the skin of the leg, and the sole, heel, and underside of the toes.  
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tibialis anterior   show
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show Collection of similar cells that perform a particular function.  
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show Supplies blood to the skin and masseter.  
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trapezius   show
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show Muscle extending alongside the chin that pulls down the corner of the mouth.  
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show Large muscle that covers the entire back of the upper arm and extends the forearm.  
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turbinal bones   show
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ulna   show
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ulnar artery   show
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Ulnar nerve   show
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show structures that temporarily close a passage, or permit blood flow in one direction only.  
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show Thin-walled blood vessels that are less elastic than arteries; veins contain cup-like valves to prevent backflow and carry impure blood from the various capillaries back to the heart and lungs.  
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ventricle   show
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show Flat thin bone that forms part of the nasal septum.  
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white blood cells   show
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zygomatic/malar bones   show
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show Affects the muscles of the upper part of the cheek.  
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zygomaticus   show
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