Anatomy, Physiology, and Basic Electricity Review

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes covering facial nerves, body systems, muscle functions, and basic electrical components.

Zygomatic

The branch of the facial nerve that extends to the upper part of the cheek.

Infraorbital

The nerve that extends to the lower eyelid, side of the nose, upper lip, and mouth.

Automatic nervous system

The system that controls the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems.

Rectifier

A device that changes alternating current to direct current.

Nameplate

The location on an appliance where volts, frequencies, and watts consumed are indicated.

Nerve tissue

The type of tissue that coordinates body functions in addition to carrying messages to and from the brain and spinal cord.

Organ

A separate body structure composed of two or more different tissues.

Fibula

The outer and narrower of the two lower leg bones extending from the knee to the ankle.

Trapezius

The muscle (also referred to as the trapeze) that aids in drawing the head back and elevating the shoulder blades.

Sternocleidomastiodis

The muscle used when nodding yes or no.

Procerus

The muscle responsible for drawing down the brow and wrinkling the area across the bridge of the nose.

Veins

Blood vessels that carry impure blood.

Lymph vascular system

A subsystem of the circulatory system responsible for distributing white blood cells to help develop immunity.

General circulation

The process of blood traveling from the heart throughout the body and back to the heart.

Fifth cranial nerve

The nerve also known as the trifacial nerve.