Front Back
ligament CT
dense regular Ct
articular capsule
An articular capsule (or joint capsule) is an envelope surrounding a synovial joint. outer fibrous capsule dense irregular CT
synovial membrane
Synovial membrane (or synovium) is the soft tissue that lines the non-cartilaginous surfaces within joints with cavities (synovial joints). loose CT makes synovial fluid
articular cartilage
hyaline cartialge end of a long bone nourished by synovial fluid
articular disk
The articular disk (or disc) is a thin, oval plate of fibrocartilage present in several joints which separates synovial cavities.
gliding joint
A plane joint (arthrodial joint, gliding joint, plane articulation) is a synovial joint which, under physiological conditions, allows only gliding movement. ex. wrist
hinge joint
A hinge joint (ginglymus) is a bone joint in which the articular surfaces are moulded to each other in such a manner as to permit motion only in one plane-backward and forward-the extent of motion at the same time being considerable. flexion and extension ex. elbow
pivot joint
A Pivot joint (trochoid joint, rotary joint) is a joint that moves by rotating. pronate and supinate ex. forearm
condyloid joint
In a condyloid joint (condyloid articulation, ellipsoidal joint) an ovoid articular surface, or condyle, is received into an elliptical cavity. biaxial flexion and extension/ abduction and adduction ex. fingers
saddle joint
biaxial joint flexion and extension/ abduction and adduction/ cicrumduction ex. thumb
ball and socket joint
A ball and socket joint (enarthrosis, spheroidal joint) is a joint in which the distal bone is capable of motion around an indefinite number of axes, which have one common center. multiaxial ex. shoulder
bursa
fluid filled sac, filled with synovial fluid prevents friction
menisci
articular disks of knee stabilizing joints help distribute body weight
commonly torn ligaments
tibial collateral ligament medial meniscus anterior criciate ligament
sprain
stretched or torn ligament
strain
stretched or torn muscle
peristalsis
smooth muscle contraction
adventitia
Adventitia is the outermost connective tissue covering of any organ, vessel, or other structure. fibrous CT surrounds the esophagus
serous cell
secrete digestive enzymes
mucous cell
produce and secrete mucus
gastric pit
Gastric pits are indentations in the stomach which denote entrances to the tubular shaped gastric glands. mucus secreted to cover and protect surface of epithelium
gastric gland
mucous neck cells-> mucus parietal cells-> HCl chief cells->pepsinogen
cells in small intestine
absoprtive cells goblet cells enteroendocrine cells internal glands Poneth cells
goblet cells
Goblet cells are glandular simple columnar epithelial cells whose sole function is to secrete mucin, which dissolves in water to form mucus.
conducting zone
The conducting zone of the respiratory system is made up of the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and terminal bronchioles. filters particles, warm air, and humidifies air
respiratory zone
The respiratory zone is the site of O2 and CO2 exchange with the blood.
alveoli epithelium
simple squamous
capillary bed epithelium
simple squamous
respiratory zone epithelium
simple cuboidal to simple squamous
lamina propria CT
alveolar CT
suture CT
fibrous short dense regular CT
suture
between skull bones synarthortic
gomphosis CT
dense regular CT
gomphosis
Gomphosis is a joint that binds the teeth to bony sockets (dental alveoli) in the maxillary bone and mandible. synarthortic ex. teeth and jaw bone
synarthrotic
no movement
amphiarthrotic
slightly moveable
diarthrotic
movable
Oral cavity epithelium
stratified squamous
oropharynx and laryngopharynx epithelium
stratified squamous
esophagus epithelium
stratified squamous
stomach epithelium
simple columnar
small and large intestine epithelium
simple columnar
anal epithelium
simple columnar sometimes stratified squamous
nasal cavity epithelium
pseudostratified ciliated columnar
epithelium below vocal cords
pseudostratified columnar
small bronchi epithelium
simple columnar
syndesmosis
A syndesmosis is amphiarthrotic articulation where the contiguous bony surfaces are held together by short ligaments ex. tibia and fibula
symphysis
A symphysis is a fibrocartilaginous fusion between two bones. amphiarthrotic ex. vertebrae
synchondrosis
Where the connecting medium is hyaline cartilage, a cartilaginous joint is termed a synchondrosis. synarthrotic ex. epiphyseal plate
motor unit
A motor unit is a single -motor neuron and all of the corresponding muscle fibers it innervates
fixator
stabilizes joint during movement
sliding filament theory
myofilaments to not shorten filaments move along eachother
prime mover
muslce leading the movement
antagonist muscle
muscle opposing motion
synergist
Synergist is a kind of muscle which performs, or assist in performing
circular
Circular is a basic geometric shape such as a Circle or Oval.
multipennate
branches fibers on all branches stronge ex. deltoid
bipennate
A modification of the unipennate condition is found where oblique fibers converge to both sides of a central tendon ex. rectus femoris.
unipennate
fibers attached to one side of muscle ex. extensors
pennate
Pennate is used to mean "winged", "feathered" or simply "shaped like a wing".
parallel
fibers run parallel ex. biceps
indirect attachment
muscle becomes tendon or aponeurosis that attaches to bone
direct attachement
short CT attaching directly to bone
endomysium
a layer of loos connective tissue that ensheaths a muscle fiber and is composed mostly from reticular fibers
myofilaments
shorten muscle cells
sarcolemma
The sarcolemma is the cell membrane bull of a muscle cell (skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle).
smooth muscle
Smooth muscle is an involuntary non-striated muscle. that lines organs and blood vessels no myofibrils intermediate filaments
cardiac muscle
Cardiac muscle is a type of involuntary striated muscle found in the walls and histologic foundation of the heart on nucleus no regenration intercalculated disks
skeletal muscle
Skeletal muscle is a form of striated muscle tissue voluntary motion moves skeleton multinucleated
elasticity
shortening muscle that can resume resting length
excitability
electrical impulse causes muscle to contract
muscle function
move material through body move parts of body generate heat contract when stimulated
appendicular
scapula limbs pelvis clavicle
axial
head neck ribs vertebrae sacrum
PAget's disease
excessive remodeling of bone genetic
osteomalacia
Osteomalacia is the softening of the bones due to defective bone mineralization. bones are bendable and weak lack vitamin d
osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of bones that leads to an increased risk of fracture. bones are weak with holes osteoclasts over osteoblasts
osteoclast
break down of bone
epimysium
Epimysium is a layer of dense irregular connective tissue which ensheaths the entire muscle.
osteoblasts
bone depositing cells produce and secrete organic compounds to make bone
Function of teh bone
support movement protection mineral reservoir blood cell formation energy metabolism
elastic cartilage
estatic and colalgen fibers maintain shape of structure flexible ex. ear, epiglottic, larynx
hyaline cartilage
most abudnant lots of collagen fibers resists compressive stress provides support ex. trachea, lungs, elbow, wrist, ankles, ribs, apiphyseal plate
cartilage types
hyaline elastic fibrocartilage
course vs fine hair
based on diameter of hair cell
straight vs curly hair
based on shape of cell
langerhans
macrophage
merkel cell
sensory receptor
melanocytes
Melanocytes () are melanin-producing cells located in the bottom layer (the stratum basale) of the skin's epidermis, the middle layer of the eye (the uvea), the inner ear, meninges, bones, and heart. Melanin is a pigment which is primarily responsible for the color of skin. store keratin…
keratinocytes
Keratinocytes are the predominant cell type in the epidermis, the outermost layer of the human skin, constituting 95% of the cells found there. for protection produce keratin
mucous membrane
The mucous membranes (or mucosae; singular mucosa) are linings of mostly endodermal origin, covered in epithelium, which are involved in absorption and secretion.
cutaneous membrane
cutaneous membrane
adipose tissue
adipose tissue
Loose Connective tissue
Loose connective tissue is a category of connective tissue which includes areolar tissue, reticular tissue, and adipose tissue.
Connective tissue proper
loose Ct and Dense CT Connective tissue is a form of fibrous tissue.
elastic fiber
stretch and regain shape
endocrine
produces hormones
exocrine
Exocrine glands are glands that secrete their products (excluding hormones and other chemical messengers) into ducts (duct glands) which lead directly into the external environment. , secrete sweat and oil
transitional epithelium
Transitional epithelium (also known as urothelium) is a type of tissue consisting of multiple layers of epithelial cells which can contract and expand. ex. urinary organs
stratified columnar epithelium
Stratified columnar epithelia is a rare type of epithelial tissue composed of column shaped cells arranged in multiple layers.
stratified cuboidal epithelium
Stratified cuboidal epithelia is a rare type of epithelial tissue composed of cuboidally shaped cells arranged in multiple layers.
stratified squamous epithelium
multiple layer, thickest layer for protection can be keratinized
pseudostratified epithelium
1 layer, composed of different sized cells use active transport for secretion and absorption
simple columnar epithelium
A simple columnar epithelium is a columnar epithelium that is uni-layered. sometimes ciliated for secretion and absorption secretes mucus
simple cuboidal epithelium
Simple cuboidal epithelia are epithelial cells in a single layer of cubelike cells with large, spherical central nuclei. for secreation and absorption
gap junction
passageway for communication between cilia in cells
desmosomes
ell structure specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion. , amke one long network through cells
tight junctions
cell junction that closes off intracellular saoce, molecules cannot pass through
convergent
fan shaped, braod origin, longer fibers ex. pectoris major
perimysium
sheath of fibrous connective tissue that surrounds fascicles
sarcoplasma
cytoplasma of a muscle cell
extensibility
abiulity for muscle to stretch by an opposing muscle
bone growth process
growth zone hypertrophic zone calcification zone ostification zone
fibrocartilage
thick collagen fibers that absorb compressive shock ex. vertebrae disks, knee
skeletal tissue types
bone and cartilage
serous membrane
simple squamous eipthelium on areolar CT reduces firction body cavity secretes slippery serous fluid
types of muscle
skeletal cardiac muscle
tissue types
epithelium for coevering connective for support muscle for movement nervous for control
fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
dises where CT is replaces by bone tissue
elastic connective tissue
Elastic fibres (or yellow fibres) are bundles of proteins (elastin) found in extracellular matrix of connective tissue and produced by fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells in arteries.
dense regular connective tissue
tendons and ligaments parallel poorly vascularized no fat cells resist forces from parallel directions
dense irregular connective tissue
Dense irregular connective tissue has thick collagen fibers that are not arranged in parallel bundles as in dense regular connective tissue but in opposite directions
reticular connective tissue
high in reticular fibers
reticular fibers
supports structures bordering connetive tissue cluster into a network
collagen fibers
strong abundant resist tension
types of connective tissue
connective tissue proper cartilage bone blood
connective tissue
few cells extracellular matrix ground substance and prtein fibers common embryonic origin
dense connective tissue
lots of fibers, resists pulling forces
areolar connective tissue
collagen elastic and reticular, suports and binds tissues defends agasint infections stores nutrients
epithelial tissue
Epithelium is a tissue composed of cells that line the cavities and surfaces of structures throughout the body. little extracellualr material cell junctions avascular innervated regeneration
simple squamous epithelium
1 layer of flattened cells where gas exchange occurs and allows diffusion
CT functions
connects cells stores nutrients surrounds nerves and blood vessels form skeletal tissue
function of integument
waterproof, excretion, sensory, body temperature, protection
cartilage
Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue , resists compression, avascular, chondrocytes
osteocytes
mature bone cells keep bone healthy
features of muscle tissue
excitability contractility extensibility elasticity
contractility
ability to shorten to stimulus
titin
allows for elasticity
parietal pericardium
simple squamous epithelium inner surface of fibrous pericardium
fibrous pericardium
The fibrous pericardium is the most superficial layer of the pericardium. dense CT hold heart in place
ganglia
clusters of peripheral cell bodies
fascia adherens
transverese regions contain desmosomes
bipolar neurons
1 axon and 1 dendrite
unipolar neurons
1 axon
capillary
thin layer of endothelial cells surrounded by a basement membrane
precapillary sphincter
The precapillary sphincter is a band of smooth muscle that adjusts the blood flow into each capillary.
efferent neuron
motor or effector neurons - carry nerve impulses away from the central nervous system
afferent neuron
sensory or receptor neurons, carry nerve impulses from receptors or sense organs toward the central nervous system.unmyelinated axon
unmyelinated axon
no myelin sheath slowly conduct axons
myelinated axon
an axon wrapped witha myelin sheath formed from schwann cell
schwann cell
form myelin sheath in the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
oligodendrocyte
form mylein sheath in CNS insulate cell axons
microglia
Microglia are a type of glial cell that are the resident macrophages of the brain and spinal cord, and thus act as the first and main form of active immune defense in the central nervous system (CNS).
supporting cells of CNS
astrocytes microglia ependymal cells oligodendrocyte
RH factor
associated with pregnancy
leukocyte
White blood cells , are cells of the immune system involved in defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials.
formed elements
erythrocyte leukocyte platelet
plasma
watery component of blood extracellular matrix of CT
vein valves
help veins carry blood towards the ehart tunica intima skeletal muscle
arteries
carry blood away from heart
exteroceptor
receive stimuli from outside cell at body surface pain pressure temp touch
proprioceptor
erve endings that mointor stretch of organs, tendons, joints, and ligaments
adrenal gland
sympathetic system releases epinephrine and norepeinephrine
tunica media
The tunica media (or just media) ( middle coat ) is the middle layer of an artery or vein. thickest layer controls blood pressure sheets of elastic and collagen fibers
tunica intima
The tunica intima (or just intima) is the innermost layer of an artery or vein. lines the lumen
elastic artery
An elastic artery (or large elastic artery or conducting artery) is an artery with a large number of collagen and elastin filaments in the tunica media, which gives it the ability to stretch in response to each pulse.
SA node
heart pace maker creates its own impulse
artery types
elastic muscular arterioles
vein
In the circulatory system, veins (from the Latin vena) are blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart.
PNS
all nerves communication lines between body and CNS
interoceptor
An interoceptor is a sensory receptor that detects stimulus within the body.
tunica externa
The tunica externa, also known as the tunica adventitia (or adventitia), is the outermost layer of a blood vessel, surrounding the tunica media. loos areolar CT protects the vessel by strengthening the wall vascularized
sensory receptor
sensory nerve ending that responds to a stimulus in the internal or external environment of an organism.
areas that process motor information
cerebrum cerebellum brain stem
areas that process visual and auditory information
cerebrum diancephalon brain stem
somatic motor
innervate skeletal muscle voluntary
commissural fibers
The commissural fibers or transverse fibers connect the two hemispheres of the brain.
projection fibers
The projection fibers consist of efferent and afferent fibers uniting the cortex with the lower parts of the brain and with the spinal cord.
cerebral cortex
communication remembrance understanding voluntary
free nerve endings
A free nerve ending (FNE) is an unspecialized, afferent nerve ending, meaning it brings information from the body's periphery toward the brain.
receptor cells
monitor sensory info
nerves
A peripheral nerve, or simply nerve is an enclosed, cable-like bundle of peripheral axons (the long, slender projections of neurons).
satellite cell
surround neuron cell bodies insulate preventing neurons from activating one another
sinusoidal capillary
incomplete basement membrane most permeable ex. live, bone marrow, spleen
muscularis artery
supply organs and skeletal muscle thickest tunica media sheets of elastin on each side of smooth muscle
preganglionic axons
thinlightly myelinated axons
3 things cerebellum needs to do its job
current movements planned movements equilibrium
white matter
myelinated and unmyelinated axons that allow communication between spinal cord and brain
gray matter
Grey matter is a major component of the central nervous system, consisting of neuronal cell bodies, neuropil (dendrites and both unmyelinated axons and myelinated axons), glial cells (astroglia and oligodendrocytes) and capillaries.
dura mater
The dura mater (), or dura, is the outermost of the three layers of the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
occipital lobe
The occipital lobe is the visual processing center of the mammalian brain containing most of the anatomical region of the visual cortex.
supporting cell
help neuron, surround and wrap neurons
cerebellum
smooths and coordinates body movement
ventral rami
anterior and lateral body, motor and sensory neurons
dorsal rami
posterior body, sensory and motor neurons
ventral root
axonal processes of motor neurons
dorsal root
axonal process of sensory neurons
coronary arterial disease
atherosclerosis
chordae tendinae
dense regular Ct that prvent valves from pushing into atria
endocardium
The endocardium is the innermost layer of tissue that lines the chambers of the heart.
myocardium
middle layer of heart, bulk of heart contains muscle cells
visceral pericardium
epicardium outer layer of heart infiltrated with fat
systemic circuit
blood to and from all tissues of body
pulmonary circuit
carry blood to and from lungs
somatosensory association cortex
awareness of senses
olfactory cortex
smell
primary auditory cortex
sound
primary visual cortex
sight
corpora quadrigemina
visual and auditory reflexes
CSF
produced in the choroid plexus removes water and provides ourishment to brain
dorsal root ganglia
a nodule on a dorsal root that contains cell bodies of neurons in sensory nerves.
dendrite
branched projections of a neuron that act to conduct the electrochemical stimulation received from other neural cells to the cell body, or soma, of the neuron from which the dendrites project.
neuron
A neuron ( , also known as a neurone or nerve cell) is an electrically excitable cell that processes and transmits information by electrical and chemical signaling. in one direction
motor endings
axon terminals of motor neurons that innervate effector organs muscle and glands
presynaptic neuron
conduct signal toward synapse
synapse
In the nervous system, a synapse is a junction that permits a neuron to pass an electrical or chemical signal to another cell.
thalamus
process and relay info to cerebral cortex
broca's area
control motor movement necessary for speaking
primary motor cortex
voluntary control over skeletal muscle
postsynaptic neuron
transmit signal away from synapse
frontal lobe
cognition
deep gray matter
basal ganlgie basal forebrain nucleus
premotor cortex
plans and coordinate movements
arachnoid mater
2nd layer reitcular CT
neurotransmitter
cheimcal messenger released by axon
cell body
soma with cell nucleus located in dorsal root ganglia
cardiac muscle cells
conduct electrical impulses short, branching, striated cells
meninges
conver and protect the cNS
continuous capillary
most common capillary least permeable
multipolar neuron
1 axon multiple dendrites
ganglion
collection of neuron cell boides
basal ganglia
communicate with cerebral cortex, control and coordiante movement
ependymal cell
epithelial cells of CNS cilaited to move CSF lines spaces within brain and spinal cord
astrocyte
regulate neurotransmitter levels signal increased blood flow control ionic environment
axon
impulse generators and conductos to transmit nerve impulses away from cell bodies no ribosomes release neurotransmitter
pre frontal cortex
memory/personality
pia mater
inner layer of the meninges
association fibers
connect different parts of the same cerebral hemisphere
medulla oblongata
control breathing
temporal lobe
sense of smell and sound
parietal lobe
sensory information
hypothalamus
main visceral controlcenter of the body
inferior colliculus
auditory reflexes
superior colliculus
visual refelxes
pons
relay station between cerebellum and cerebral cortex, controls breathing
roots vs rami
roots are strictly motor or sensory rami are sensory and motor
lumbar plexus
l1 to l4 lower limb region
brachial plexus
c5 to tt1 upper limb region
carvical plexus
c1 to c5 innervate neck
dermatomes
inervates skin by spinal nerves
sacral plexus
l4 to s4 posterior lower limb
sympathetic
flight or fight innervates smooth muscle of blood vessels mobilize body
parasympathetic
relax and digest conserve energy
postganglionic axon
very thin unmyelinated axon stimulate muscle contraction
parasypathetic pre vs posyganglionic axons
pre are long and relesae acetylcholine post are short with few branches release acetylcholine
differences between arteries and veins
tunica medi is larger in arteries than veins blood pressure is greater in areteries than veins less elastin in veins than arteries veins have valves wall of veins is thinner than arteries
AV node
seperates atrie from ventricles delay signal and generate signal onward
sympathtis pre vs postganglionic neurons
pre are short release acetylcholine post are long with many branches release noreepinephrine
fenestrated capillary
have proes found in specialized areas- kidney, small intestine complete basement membrane
arterioles
little elastin lack a tunic externa
erythrocytes
RBC transport O2 and CO2 no nucleus anaerobic
supporting cells of PNS
satellite cells and schwann cells
platelets
cell fragments prevent clotting
myelin sheath
insulatory layer increase speed of impulse
visceral sensory
visceral area sense, pain temp, chemical change, iritation
visceral motor
involuntary motor innervates smooth muscle, cardic muscle and glands
somatic sensory
touch pain pressure vibration to skin, body wall and limbs
functions of nervous system
sensory input integrate info motor output
amygdala
limbic system memories and fearsgustatory cortex
gustatory cortex
taste
werenickes areas
recognize spoken word
epithalamus
hormone secreation produce melatonin to sleep
intercalculated discs
join cardiac muscle cells gap junctions that allow for communication

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