Medullary cavity - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Anatomy - answer-The study of structure 4 areas of Anatomy - answer-Histology, Gross Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, and Embryology. What is "inextricably linked in Anatomy?" - answer-Form and function What is a molecule? - answer-Group of atoms bonded together A molecule is on what level? - answer-Chemical level cells - answer-smallest living structures and are formed from atoms and molecules cells are found at which level? - answer-cellular level Tissues - answer-similar cells that...

Involuntary Muscles - ANSWER-cardiac and smooth muscles that can't be controlled by the mind and movement Voluntary Muscles - ANSWER-skeletal muscles (attached to bone) that can be controlled by mind and movement Skeletal Muscles - ANSWER--muscles attached to bone-voluntary-contracts quickly and fatigues easily Smooth Muscles - ANSWER-visceral (organ) muscles-involuntary-wall of digestive track, uterus, blood vessels-controlled by automatic nervous system Cardiac Muscles - ANSWER--h...

UTA A&P I: Final Exam Dr. Henry Study Guide with Complete Solutions Endosteum - Correct Answer -lines the medullary cavity -seperates bone marrow from bone matrix Periosteum - Correct Answer -dense layer of vascular connective tissue -enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints medullary cavity - Correct Answer cavity within the shaft of the long bones filled with bone marrow perforating fibers - Correct Answer secure periosteum to underlying bone articular cartilage...

Kidneys -in retroperitoneal space in abdominal cavity -one on each side of spine kidney functions -excrete metabolic waste -maintain water balance -regulate acid base balance -regulate blood pressure -secrete erythropoietin to stimulate RBC growth -activate Vit D to absorb calcium in intestines Kidney disorders may result in decrease in erythropoietin causing: anemia Vit D in kidney function -active form assists with Ca absorption in intestines -precursor ingested...

Patton and Thibodeau: Anatomy & Physiology, 7th Edition Chapter 1: Organization of the Body Test Bank TRUE/FALSE 1. A scientific theory is a fact. ANS: F DIF: Application REF: Page 4 TOP: Science and Society 2. A theory that is supported by repeated observation and experimentation is called a hypothesis. ANS: F DIF: Memorization REF: TOP: Science and Society 3. A theory may eventually become a law. ANS: T DIF: Memorization REF: TOP: Science and Society 4. In humans, all respiration occu...

Involuntary Muscles - Answer-cardiac and smooth muscles that can't be controlled by the mind and movement Voluntary Muscles - Answer-skeletal muscles (attached to bone) that can be controlled by mind and movement Skeletal Muscles - Answer--muscles attached to bone-voluntary-contracts quickly and fatigues easily Smooth Muscles - Answer-visceral (organ) muscles-involuntary-wall of digestive track, uterus, blood vessels-controlled by automatic nervous system Cardiac Muscles - Answer--h...

Histology Test 1 Questions with Answers Which component of bone impedes the distribution of nutrients and oxygen to osteocytes? a. ECM b. Canaliculi c. Periosteum d. Cell processes e. Haversian canals - Answer-A 2. Which if the following most accurately describes compact bone? a. Predominant bone type in the epiphyses of adult long bones b. Also known as cancellous bone c. Characterized by the presence of osteons d. Lines the medullary (marrow) cavity ...

10 parts of a long bone with description - Answer -compact bone (cortical bone): thick bone found on the shaft -spongy bone (cancellous bone): bone with sponge-like holes found on the ends -diaphysis: middle portion of the bone -epiphysis: ends of the bone -metaphysis: epiphyseal plate or line where middle portion meets end portions -apophysis: bony projections that serve as ligament/tendon attachment sites -articular cartilage: protective cartilage at the joints -medullary cavity: cente...

The skeleton... (4 functions) - Supports and shapes the body, Protects tissues and organs, Stores calcium, phosphorus, and lipids, and Produces certain blood cells within the red bone marrow The skeletal muscles...(4 functions) - Produce body movement, Maintain posture and body position, Support soft tissues, and Maintain body heat Orthopedics - the study and treatment of the musculoskeletal system ankyl/o - crooked or stiff arthr/o, articul/o - joint brachi/o - arm cervic/o - neck chon...

Anatomy II Midterm AAMI Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which of the following fontanels is located at the angles of the two parietal bones and the front bone? Anterior or Frontal Fontanel A rounded articular projection supported by the neck of bone is known as: Head This is found in a thin layer that covers the epiphysis where the bone forms an articulation: Articular cartilage Bones that are thin in nature, provide extreme protection, and serve as an area for muscle attachmen...

10 parts of a long bone with description - -compact bone (cortical bone): thick bone found on the shaft -spongy bone (cancellous bone): bone with sponge-like holes found on the ends -diaphysis: middle portion of the bone -epiphysis: ends of the bone -metaphysis: epiphyseal plate or line where middle portion meets end portions -apophysis: bony projections that serve as ligament/tendon attachment sites -articular cartilage: protective cartilage at the joints -medullary cavity: center cavit...