Milady's Standard Cosmetology Chp. 6
cell membrane
acts like a balloon to contain the protoplasm, and allows certain types of substances to pass through its walls. p 88
cytoplasm
all the protoplasm of a cell that surrounds the nucleus. p 88
Os
bone p 90
phalanges
bones in the fingers or digits (also the toes); consists of 14 bones. p 93
metacarpus
bones of the palm of the hand. p 93
sternum
breastbone; flat bone that forms the ventral support of the ribs. p 92
nerve tissue
carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all bodily functions. p 89
mitosis
cell reproduction process. p 88
clavicle
collarbone. p 92
tissue
collection of similar cellls that perform a particular function. p 89
anabolism
constructive metabolsim; the process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones. p 88
muscular tissue
contracts and moves various parts of the body. p 89
vomer bone
flat thin bone that forms part of the nasal septum. p 92
frontal bone
forms the forehead. p 91
body systems
groups of bodily organs acting together to perform one or more functions. p 89
organs
groups of tissue designed to perform specific functions. p 89
femur
heavy, long bone that forms the leg above the knee. p 93
occipital bone
hindmost bone of the skull, below the parietal bones; forms the back of the skull above the nape. p 91
ulna
inner and larger bone of the forearm (lower arm); attached to wrist and located on the side of the little finger. p 93
sphenoid bone
joins all the bones of the cranium together. p 91
ethmopid bone
light spongy bone between the eye sockets and forms part of the nasal cavities. p 91
mandible
lower jaw bone; largest and strongest bone of the face. p 92
zygomatic bones
made up of two bones; also known as malar bones; form the prominence of the cheeks; cheekbones. p 92
turbinal bones
made up of two bones; also referred to as turbinate bones; thin layers of spongy bone on either of the outer walls of the nasal depression. p 92
maxillae
made up of two bones; bones of the upper jaw. p 92
nasal bones
made up of two bones; form the bridge of the nose. p 92
palatine bones
made up of two bones; forms the floor an outer wall of the nose, roof of the mouth and floor of the orbits. p 92
parietal bones
made up of two bones; forms the sides and crown of the cranium. p 91
temporal bones
made up of two bones; forms the sides of the head in the ear region. p 91
lacrimal bones
made up of two bones; small thin bones located at the fron inner wall of the orbits (eye sockets). p 92
cranium
makes up part of the skull; an oval bony case that protects the brain. p 91
facial skeleton
makes up part of the skull; made up of 14 bones. p 91
scapula
one of a pair of shoulder blades; a large, flat, triangular bone of the shoulder. p 92
epithelial tissue
protective covering on body surfaces. p 89
connective tissue
serves to support, protect and bind together other tissues of the body. p 89
radius
smaller bone in the forearm' on the same side of the thumb. p 93
liquid tissue
such as blood and lymph; carries food, waste products and hormones through the body. p 89
cells
the basic units of all living things. p 87
thorax
the chest; elastic, bony cage that serves as a protective framework for the heart, lungs and other internal organs. p 92
joint
the connection between two or more bones of the skeleton. p 91
nucleus
the dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the cell. p 88
tibia
the larger of two bones that form the leg below the knee. p 93
catabolism
the phase of metabolism that involves breaking down of complex compounds within the cells into smaller ones. p 89
skeletal system
the physical foundation of the body. p 90
cervical vertebrae
the seven bones of the top part of the vertebral column located in the neck region. p 92
osteology
the study of anatomy, structure and function of the bones. p 90
physiology
the study of the functions and activities performed by the body structures. p 87
anatomy
the study of the structures of the human body that can be seen with the naked eye, and what they are made up of. p 87
histology
the study of the tiny structures found in living tissue, that is, microscopic anatomy. p 87
carpus
the wrist. p 93
ribs
twelve pairs of bones forming the wall of the thorax. p 92
hyoid bone
u-shaped bone at the base of the tounge that supports the tounge and its muscles. p 92
humerus
uppermost and largest bone of the arm; extends from elbow to shoulder. p 93
metabolism
a chemcial process that takes place in living organisms, whereby the cells are nourished and carry out their activities. p 88
protoplasm
a colorless jelly-like substance in which food elements such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, mineral salts, and water are present. p 88
