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Cosmetology
Cosmetology:
General
Anatomy and
Physiology
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“Remember, you can earn more
money, but when time is spent, it
is gone forever”
Zig Ziglar
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Objectives
•Explain the importance of anatomy and physiology
to the cosmetology profession
•Describe cells, their structure, and their
reproduction
•Define tissue and identify the types of tissues
found in the body
•Name the 10 main body systems and explain their
basic functions
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Anatomy
Defined: The study of the structures of the
human body that can be seen with the
naked eye and what it is made of; the
science of the structure of organisms or of
their parts
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Physiology
Defined: The study of the functions and
activities performed by the body’s structures
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Histology
Defined: The study of the science of the
minute structures of organic tissues;
microscopic anatomy
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Cells
•Composition
•Nucleus
•Cytoplasm
•Centrosome
•Cell membrane
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•Cell reproduction and division
–Adequate food supply
–Adequate oxygen supply
–Adequate water supply
–Waste elimination
–Proper temperature
Cells
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•Cell metabolism
–Anabolism
–Catabolism
Cells
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Tissues
•Connective tissue
•Epithelial tissue
•Liquid tissue
•Muscular tissue
•Nerve tissue
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Organs
•Brain
•Eyes
•Heart
•Kidneys
•Lungs
•Liver
•Skin
•Stomach/intestines
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Systems
•Circulatory
•Digestive
•Endocrine
•Excretory
•Integumentary
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•Muscular
•Nervous
•Reproductive
•Respiratory
•Skeletal
Systems
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Skeletal System
•Bone composition
•Osteology
•Primary function
•Joints
•Parts of skull
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•Bones of cranium
•Bones of face
Skeletal System
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• Bones of neck
• Bones of trunk/torso
Skeletal System
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•Bones of arm and
hand
Skeletal System
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•Bones of the leg and foot
Skeletal System
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Muscular System
Myology: The study of the structure,
function, and diseases of the muscles.
Human body has over 600 muscles
responsible for 40% of body’s weight;
fibrous tissues with the ability to stretch and
contract
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Muscular Tissue
•Striated muscles
•Nonstriated muscles
•Cardiac muscles
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Muscle Parts
•Origin
•Insertion
•Belly
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Stimulation of Muscles
•Massage
•Electric current
•Light rays
•Heat rays
•Moist heat
•Nerve impulses
•Chemicals
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Scalp Muscles
•Epicranius or
occipito-frontalis
–Occipitalis
–Frontalis
–Epicranial
Aponeurosis
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Muscles of the Ear
•Auricularis superior
•Auricularis anterior
•Auricularis posterior
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Muscles of Mastication
•Masseter
•Temporalis
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Neck Muscles
•Platysma
•Sternocleidomastoideus
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Eyebrow Muscles
•Orbicularis oculi
•Corrugator
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Muscles of the Nose
•Procerus
•Other nasal muscles
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Muscles of the Mouth
•Buccinator
•Depressor labii inferioris
•Levator anguli oris
•Levator labii superioris
•Mentalis
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•Orbicularis oris
•Risorius
•Triangularis
•Zygomaticus major and minor
Muscles of the Mouth
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Muscles – Arms to Body
•Latissimus dorsi
•Pectoralis major and minor
•Serratus anterior
•Trapezius
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Shoulder and Arm Muscles
•Deltoid
•Biceps
•Triceps
•Pronator
•Supinator
•Flexors
•Extensors
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Muscles of the Hand
•Abductor
•Adductor
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Muscles of the Lower Leg
and Foot
•Extensor digitorum longus
•Tibialis anterior
•Peroneus longus
•Peroneus brevis
•Gastrocnemius
•Soleus
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Nervous System
Neurology defined: The scientific study of
the structure, function, and pathology of the
nervous system
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Divisions of the Nervous System
•Cerebrospinal system
•Peripheral nervous system
•Autonomic nervous system
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The Brain and Spinal Cord
•Brain is largest mass of body tissue
•Average weight is 44 – 48 ounces
•Twelve pairs of cranial nerves originate in the
brain
•Spinal cord originates in brain
•Thirty-one pairs of spinal nerves extend from
the spinal cord
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Nerve Cell Structure and Function
•Neuron or nerve Cell
•Dendrites
•Axon and axon terminal
•Nerves
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Types of Nerves
•Sensory
•Motor
•Mixed
•Reflex
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Nerves of Head, Face, and Neck
•5
th
cranial, trifacial, trigeminal
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Nerves of Head, Face,
and Neck
•7
th
cranial
•Cervical
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Nerves of Arm and Hand
•Ulnar
•Radial
•Median
•Digital
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Nerves of the Lower Leg and Foot
•Tibial
•Common peroneal
•Deep peroneal
•Superficial peroneal
•Saphenous
•Sural
•Dorsal
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Circulatory System
•Blood-vascular system
•Lymph-vascular system
•Heart
–Pericardium
–Resting Heart Rate
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Heart Chambers and Valves
•Right and left atrium
•Right and left ventricle
•Valves
•Atria
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Blood Circulation
•Pulmonary circulation
•Systemic or general circulation
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Blood Vessels
•Arteries
•Capillaries
•Veins
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The Blood
•Sticky, salty fluid
•Temperature of 98.6 degrees F
•1/20
th
of body weight
•8 – 10 pints in adults
•Bright red in arteries
•Dark red in veins (except pulmonary)
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Blood Composition
•Red corpuscles
•White corpuscles
•Blood platelets
•Plasma
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Blood Functions
•Carries water, oxygen, food, secretions to
cells
•Carries away carbon dioxide and waste
•Helps equalize body temperature
•Clotting
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Lymph-Vascular Functions
•Nourishment
•Defense
•Remove waste
•Fluid environment
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Arteries of Head, Face, Neck
•Common carotid
•Internal division
•External division
–Superficial temporal artery
–Occipital artery
–Posterior auricular artery
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Facial Artery
•Submental artery
•Inferior labial artery
•Angular artery
•Superior labial artery
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External/Internal
Carotid Artery Branches
•Occipital artery
•Posterior auricular artery
•Supraorbital artery
•Infraorbital artery
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Veins of Head, Face, and Neck
•Internal jugular
•External jugular
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Blood Supply for Arm and Hand
•Ulnar arteries
•Radial arteries
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Blood Supply for Foot and Leg
•Popliteal artery
•Anterior tibial
•Dorsalis pedis
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Endocrine System
•Exocrine or duct glands
•Endocrine or ductless glands
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Digestive System
•Digestion
•Digestive enzymes
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Excretory System
•Kidneys
•Liver
•Skin
•Large intestine
•Lungs
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Respiratory System
•Diaphragm
•Lungs
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Integumentary System
•The skin
•Various accessory organs
–Oil glands
–Sweat glands
–Sensory receptors
–Hair
–Nails
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Summary and Review
•Define anatomy, physiology, and
histology
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Summary and Review
•Why is the study of anatomy, physiology,
and histology important to the
cosmetologist?
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Summary and Review
•Name and describe the basic structure of
a cell
•Explain cell metabolism and its purpose
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•List and describe the functions of the five types
of tissue found in the human body.
•What are organs?
•List and describe the functions of the main
organs found in the body
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•Name the 10 body systems and their main
functions
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•List the primary functions of bones
•Name and describe the three types of muscular
tissue found in the body
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•Name and describe the three types of nerves
found in the body
•Name and briefly describe the three types of
blood vessels found in the body
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•List and describe the components of blood
•Name and discuss the two types of glands
found in the human body
•List the organs of the excretory system and
their function
Summary and Review
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