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Anatomy Essentials for Estheticians

May 4, 2025

Esthetician Refresh: Anatomy Plus - Part 1

Introduction

  • Host: Relle
  • Series Title: Esthetician Refresh
  • Part 1 is focused on Anatomy.
  • Disclaimer: Information may be incorrect, always refer to updated resources.
  • Upcoming Content: 'Everything State Board'

Interactive Segment: Guess the Word

  • Viewers are encouraged to interact by guessing words based on definitions provided.

Key Terms and Concepts

Connective Tissue

  • Adipose Tissue: Connective tissue known as fat that gives smoothness, contour, insulation, and cushioning to the body.

Blood Vessels

  • Capillaries: Thin-walled blood vessels connecting smaller arteries to veins.

Digestion

  • Ingestion: Process of taking food into the body.

Skin Conditions

  • Melasma: Condition caused by hormones, leading to darker pigmentation around the upper lip, eyes, and cheeks.

Respiratory System

  • Lungs: Main organ for exchanging inhaled air for carbon dioxide.

Questions and Answers

Q1: Which body system regulates temperature and produces Vitamin D?

  • Answer: Integumentary System (Skin)
    • Functions: Largest organ, first defense against infection, regulates temperature, perceives sensation, produces Vitamin D, absorption capabilities.

Q2: What bone forms the back of the skull?

  • Answer: Occipital Bone
    • Location: Back of the skull
    • Functions: Protects the brain, supports the head.

Q3: What do the kidneys do?

  • Answer: Filter waste, regulate fluid balance, produce urine.

Q4: What is a connection between two or more bones of the skeleton?

  • Answer: Joint
    • Functions: Allows movement and provides stability.
    • Examples: Knees, elbows, shoulders.

Q5: When you bend forward, which muscle movement is used?

  • Answer: Flexion
    • Memory Aid: "Flex" like "fold."

Q6: Which muscle draws the scalp backward?

  • Answer: Occipitalis Muscle
    • Location: Back of the head
    • Functions: Moves scalp backward, forehead movements.

Q7: You use this muscle to smile but not to grin.

  • Answer: Levator Anguli Oris
    • Location: Beneath the cheek, near the mouth corner.
    • Function: Lifts the mouth corner.

Q8: Which type of muscle will aestheticians work with?

  • Answer: Skeletal Muscle

Q9: What body system affects growth, development, sexual activities, and health?

  • Answer: Endocrine System
    • Function: Group of glands affecting various body functions.

Q10: Which body system controls and coordinates all bodily functions?

  • Answer: Nervous System
    • Components: Brain, spinal cord, nerves.
    • Function: Controls communication, movement, response.

Closing Remarks

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  • Invitation for feedback on content areas needing focus.
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