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