the basic unit of all living matter

process in which human tissue cells reproduce by dividing in half, creating two daughter cells

group of similar cells that perform specific functions

separate body structures composed of multiple tissues that each perform specific functions

physical foundation of the body; composed of 206 bones

spongy bone between both eye sockets that forms part of the nasal cavity

contracts and moves various parts of the body and supports the skeletal system

study of muscles – their structure, function and diseases

place where a muscle attaches to a non-moving section of bone

The middle part of the muscle

separate body structures composed of multiple tissues that each perform specific functions

involuntary muscle that is smooth and not marked with lines

massage technique that involves gliding, stroking or circular movements, utilizing a light, slow consistent motion with either light or no pressure

massage technique that involves kneading, lifting or grasping movement

massage technique that involves deep rubbing, rolling or wringing movement applied with pressure, forcing one layer of tissue to press against another layer, therefore flattening or stretching that tissue

also known as Tapotement, massage technique that involves short, light tapping or slapping movements

massage technique that involves the use of the tips of the fingers to produce a rapid shaking movement

comprised of skin and its layers; serves as a protective covering

also known as Basal Layer, is the outermost layer of the skin, containing many small nerve endings, but no blood vessels

Sensitive underlying or inner layer of the skin.

secretes waste from the body and deposits it on the skin’s surface; located within the dermis

chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands

A cream that is applied to face during facial to hydrate skin?

oily substance that lubricates the skin or scalp and is secreted from the sebaceous glands

maintaining a body temperature of 98.6° Fahrenheit through the blood and excretion of perspiration

allows products to penetrate the skin to keep it supple and pliable, which helps the skin to retain its stretch and/or elasticity

outermost layer of the dermis, directly underneath the epidermis

nerve endings that are stimulated through touch, heat, cold, pressure and pain receptors; these receptors are situated near the hair follicles within the dermis and send messages to the brain to react to the sensation

layer where the cells develop tiny spines that assist in binding all cells tightly together