Anatomy

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  1. 1. thin-walled vessels connecting smaller arteries to veins
  2. 3. the study of the structure, function and diseases of the muscles
  3. 5. The point at which two or more bones are joined together
  4. 6. The muscle that turns the palm of the hand up
  5. 8. large bones found in the arms and legs
  6. 10. A separate body structure composed of tissues that perform specific functions as part of a system
  7. 13. The release of energy within a cell necessary for the performance of specific body functions is caused by this
  8. 14. the area of science involves the study of the structure of organs and systems of the body
  9. 16. cord this part of the central nervous system is composed of long nerve fibers, originates in the base of the brain and extends to the base of the spine
  10. 18. The skin, liver and kidneys are all organs belonging to this system
  11. 19. The chemical process in which cells use nutrients for cell growth and reproduction
  12. 21. nerves that carry messages from the brain to the muscles and glands
  13. 23. Thread-like fibers that extend from the nerve cell and bring information to the cell body
  14. 24. another name for red blood cells
  15. 25. lymph nodes do this to indicate infection in the body
  16. 27. This substance makes up about 55% of the blood and consists of about 90% water
  17. 28. The 5 long, thin bones that form the palm of the hand
  18. 29. The control center of cell activities
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  1. 2. the type of muscle that responds automatically to control various body functions
  2. 4. the study of bones
  3. 7. The small bone located on the little-finger side of the lower arm
  4. 9. The organ that controls all body functions is the
  5. 11. the basic units of living matter or life
  6. 12. the longest bone in the body
  7. 13. this is where most cell activities take place
  8. 15. Thick-walled vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to various tissues of the body
  9. 17. cells that fight bacteria and other foreign substances
  10. 20. the sticky, salty fluid that circulates through the body, bringing nourishment and oxygen to all parts of the body
  11. 22. another name for a nerve cell
  12. 24. the group of muscles that straighten the fingers and wrist
  13. 26. The largest bone in the upper arm