Thoracic bones - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Osteoporosis - ANSWER-increased breakdown of bone tissue with no new bone growth Kyphosis - ANSWER-exaggeration of the thoracic curve aka "hunchback" Paget's disease - ANSWER-bones lose calcium and then gain too much calcium Rickets - ANSWER-childhood disease due to lack of vitamin D Lordosis - ANSWER-excessive lumbar curve Impacted fructure - ANSWER-Broken ends of bone are jammed into eachother Comminuted fructure - ANSWER-More than one fracture line Bone is splintered or ...

The study of human structure Anatomy The study of human function Physiology A tendency for organisms to maintain a balanced or constant internal state Homeostasis A state of balance Equilibrium Consequences of homeostatic imbalance Illness or death Thermoregulation Process A feedback loop in which a system responds to a change by reversing that change, or by decreasing the rate at which the change is occurring. (Ex. thermoregulation) Negative Feedb...

1. Which of the following tissues is always avascular? A) connective tissue D) epithelial tissue B) muscle tissue E) nervous tissue C) skeletal tissue Ans:  D Difficulty:  Medium 2. A scientist who examines tissue changes that might indicate disease is called a A) histologist. D) epidemologist B) radiologist. E) endocrinologist. C) pathologist. Ans:  C Difficulty:  Easy 3. The tissue lining body cavities is A) epithelial tissue. D) m...

Test Bank Memmlers Structure and Function of the Human Body 12th Edition Cohen Chapter 01: Introduction to the Body MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The word derived from two word parts that mean ―cutting apart‖ is a. physiology b. homeostasis c. anatomy d. dissection ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 TOP: Introduction 2. The study of how the body functions is called a. physiology b. homeostasis c. anatomy d. dissection ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 TOP: Introduction 3. The correct seq...

Clinical Reasoning Cases in Nursing 7th Edition Harding Snyder Test Bank Clinical Reasoning Cases in Nursing 7th Edition Harding Snyder Test Bank Chapter 1.Perfusion MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is explaining to a student nurse about impaired central perfusion. The nurse knows the student understands this problem when the student states, Central perfusion a. is monitored only by the physician. b. involves the entire body. c. is decreased with hypertension. d. is toxic to the car...

HONDROS BIO 117 - EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED What are the two major divisions of the skeletal system? axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton The skull, spine, sternum, and ribs are part of what division of the skeletal system? Axial The girdles, arms, and legs are part of what division of the skeletal system? Appendicular The tympanic cavity is located in the... Ear What part of the skull contains the ossicles Tympanic Cavity These bones of the skull; ...

UCF Human Anatomy Block 2 Study Guide. Review of Dr. Chiarelli's Block 2 information. Everything that is needed to ace Exam 2 is outlined in this document. The Block 2 Study guide dives into topics discussed in Dr. Chiarelli's course such as the spinal column, spinal cord, meninges, thoracic cavity, heart, lungs, ribs, muscles and bones. This document also outlines the clinical significance for each topic discussed.

Pilates Exam Review Questions & Answers 2023/2024 1) In Pilates, we isolate movement, not _____ - ANSWER-Muscles 1) Kyphosis is an exaggerated curve in the _____ spine - ANSWER-Thoracic 1) Lengthen the neck and begin to flex the spine off the mat one vertebrae at a time. Pass through imprint and keep moving until pelvis is vertical and arms are parallel to the floor. The thoracic spine is flexed and shoulders are down and plantar flex the ankles. This is the first exhale of what exercis...

NU 530 Advanced Pathophysiology Study Guide Quiz 4 Cervical cord injuries- serious complications Chapter 16 12,000-person experience serious spinal cord injuries each year. Risk factors: 1. Male gender and age 16 to 30 are strong risk factors. 2. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of injury (36.5%) 3. Falls are the next most common cause (28.5%) 4. Violence, other events 5. Sports activities 6. Elderly Hemiplegia means loss of motor function on one side of the body. Parapl...

Complete Test Bank The Human Body in Health and Illness 7th Edition by Barbara Herlihy Chapter 01: Introduction to the Human Body Herlihy: The Human Body in Health and Illness, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the branch of science that studies how the body functions? a. Anatomy b. Histology c. Pathology d. Physiology ANS: D 2. Which word comes from the Greek word meaning “to dissect”? a. Anatomy b. Histology c. Pathology d. Physiology ANS: A 3. Which of the follow...