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Understanding Key Human Muscles and Their Functions

Temporalis

• Origin: Along temporal lines of the skull.
• Insertion: Coronoid process of the mandible.
• Action: Elevates the mandible.

Masseter

• Origin: Zygomatic arch.
• Insertion: Ramus of the mandible.
• Action: Elevates the mandible and closes the jaw.

Sternocleidomastoid

• Origin: Attaches to the sternal end of the clavicle and manubrium.
• Insertion: Mastoid region and lateral nuchal line of the skull.
• Action: Flexes the neck.

Pectoralis major

• Origin: Cartilage of ribs 2-6, sternal body, and medial clavicle.
• Insertion: Greater tubercle and intertubercular groove of the humerus.
• Action: Flexion, adduction, and medial rotation at the shoulder.

Biceps brachii

• Origin: Coracoid process of the scapula.
• Insertion: Tuberosity

Eukaryotic Cell Organelles: Structure and Function

Cell Membrane

All cells are covered by the cell membrane. It supports and protects the cell, forming a barrier between the cell and its environment. It also controls the movement of materials into and out of the cell, helping to maintain homeostasis.

Cell Wall

The Cell Wall is found only in plant cells and is primarily made of cellulose. Its functions include:

• Providing structural support and protection.
• Allowing the diffusion of gases into and out of the cell.

The strength provided by the cell walls enables plants, such as trees, to stand tall and grow against gravity.

Nucleus

The Nucleus is a spherical, membrane-bound organelle. It directs most of the cell's activities and contains the cell's hereditary

Essential Terminology in Human Anatomy and Physiology

Skeletal System and Musculature

• Scapula: A flat, triangular bone that forms the back of the shoulder.
• Tibia: The inner bone of the lower leg.
• Femur: A bone in the leg extending from the pelvis to the knee.
• Ulna: The bone in the forearm located on the side opposite the thumb.
• Radius: The bone in the forearm located on the side of the thumb.
• Humerus: The long bone in the arm running down from the shoulder to the elbow.
• Skull: The bones of the head, which surround the brain and give the head its shape.
• Pelvis: The bones below the abdomen that support the lower back and are connected to the bones of the leg.
• Hip: The joint and surrounding region connecting the leg to the trunk.
• Deltoid: A large muscle

Tissues

Types of Tissues

• Epithelial Tissue: Covers the interior and exterior body surfaces.
• Connective Tissue: The most abundant type of tissue.
• Nervous Tissue: Transmits nerve impulses.
• Muscle Tissue: Provides movement.

Homeostasis

Homeostasis is the maintenance of a constant internal environment within an organism. One mechanism to achieve homeostasis is feedback inhibition, where a stimulus produces a response that opposes the original stimulus.

Nutrition

Macronutrients

• Carbohydrates: The major source of energy in the body.
• Fats: A combination of glycerol and fatty acids. They absorb fat-soluble vitamins, store energy, and protect body organs.
• Proteins: Molecules that supply raw materials for growth and repair.

Micronutrients

• Vitamins: Organic molecules

Head and Neck Anatomy: Quick Facts

1. Which muscle does the superficial cervical fascia contain? Platysma
2. Which part of the mandible is the stylomandibular ligament inserted? Angle and posterior border of ramus
3. What kind of secretion does the sublingual gland produce? Mixed, mainly mucous
4. What are the two anastomoses of the deep branch of the submental artery? Infra labial (facial) & mental artery (inferior alveolar)
5. Which nerve runs through the sphenopalatine foramen? Nasopalatine nerve
6. In which part of the brain is the hippocampus located? Limbic system
7. Which masticatory muscles do muscular branches of the facial artery supply? Medial pterygoid & masseter
8. What four cranial nerves (CNs) are related to the parasympathetic system? 3, 7, 9, 10
9. What

Respiratory System

Fetus: developing unborn baby.

Organelles and Functions:

• Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum: Responsible for the assembly of many proteins • Cell Membrane: Controls the movements in & out of the cell and organelles • Golgi Apparatus: Process and bundle macromolecules like proteins and lipids • Mitochondria: Perform cellular respiration 0 Breaks nutrients into energy • Nucleus: Contains a majority of the genetic material • Nucleolus: Rewrite ribosomal RNA and combine it with proteins • Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum: Makes cellular products like hormones and lipids • Lysosome: Digestion and waste removal • Flagella: Allows cells to move • Vesicle: Transport vesicles move molecules within the cell • Ribosomes: Makes proteins within cells • Cytoskeleton:... Continue reading "Structure of garter and grendel model cell membrane" »