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WITS Practice Exam Set Questions Reviewed With Correct Answers What is the shaft of a bone known as? A) Metaphysis B) Periosteum C) Diaphysis D) Epiphysis - ANSWER : Diaphysis The end of a long bone is referred to as the: A) Metaphysis B) Periosteum C) Diaphysis D) Epiphysis - ANSWER : Epiphysis The axis that is perpendicular to the transverse plane is the: A) Longitudinal B) Anteroposterior C) Mediolateral D) Sagittal - ANSWER : Longitudinal Which terms refers to the mov...

BIOL 235 MIDTERM 1 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2024 bone - organ made up of several different tissues working together (bone tissue, cartilage, dense connective tissue, epithelium, adipose tissue, nervous tissue) skeletal system - entire framework of bones and their cartilages basic functions of skeletal system - support [soft tissues, attachment of tendons] protect [important internal organs from injury] assistance in movement mineral homeostasis [stor...

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...

axial vs appendicular skeleton Ans: axial=skull, thorax, vertebral column (main supporting structures) appendicular=UEs/LEs, pelvis, shoulder types of bones: long vs short vs irregular vs flat Ans: long=upper/lower extremities short=ankle/wrist; mostly spongey irregular=vertebrae, jaw flat=skull, ribs, scapula osteoblasts vs osteoclasts Ans: osteoblasts- Bone *B*uilding cells; secretes alkaline phosphate to increase serum calcium & phosphorus osteoclasts- Bone *C*hewing cells, phago...

BIOL 235 MIDTERM 1 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED bone - organ made up of several different tissues working together (bone tissue, cartilage, dense connective tissue, epithelium, adipose tissue, nervous tissue) skeletal system - entire framework of bones and their cartilages basic functions of skeletal system - support [soft tissues, attachment of tendons] protect [important internal organs from injury] assistance in movement mineral homeostasis [storage and release] blood ce...

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...

% of Extracellular fluid in the body - Interstitial fluid (26%) Blood Plasma (7%) % of Intracellular fluid in the body - 67% Adipose (Fat) Tissue - (Loose Connective Tissue) Anatomy of Synovial Joints - - Articular cartilage - Articular capsule - Joint cavity - Synovial membrane - Synovial fluid - Bursa: "Pillow" - Tendon Sheath Appositional Growth - growing in width Areolar Connective Tissue - (Loose Connective Tissue) "Filler" loose meshwork with all three types of fibers Atla...

Exam 2: Bioarchaeology Potential Questions #1, 2, 3 1. Describe the general growth and development of from subadult to adult. No need to emphasize the categorization of age. Outline general health indicators that can interrupt this process. 2. Explain DoHAD, breakdown of osteological paradox, heterogeneity of frailty 3. Outline one to two theoretical approaches that bioarchaeology uses to integrate the social environmental context (i.e., life-course, biocultural, mother-nexus, and em...

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Two types of composition in musculoskeletal systemvoluntary and connective Purpose of musculoskeletal system1)Support—bones, ligaments, tendons, cartilage 2)Movement—joints, muscles 3)Encase & protect—bones, muscles 4)Hematopoiesis--bones (white, red blood cells, platelets 5)Storage of essential minerals--bones Functions of bones include what?support Protect organs Movement Blood cell production Mineral storage Three types of bone cellsosteoblasts, osteocytes, osteoclasts Bone forming ...