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List and describe the three types of joints and provide examples of each.
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1. diarthrosis - freely movable (knee, elbow)
2. amphiarthrosis - semi-movable (pubic symphysis) 3. synarthrosis - immovable (suture) |
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What are some differences between the male and female pelvis?
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female pubic angle is greater than 100 degrees, male is 90
female has smaller bones female pelvic outlet is enlarged female has less curvature of sacrum/coccyx female is more broad |
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What bones comprise the lower limbs?
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femur - largest bone in body
tibia fibula ankle (tarsus) 7 tarsal bones - talus, calcaneous, naviclar cuboid, 3 cuneiforms foot 5 metatarsal bones 14 phalange bones |
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The adrena glands secrete
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progesterone, androstenedione
medulla only: epinephrine, nonepinephrine cortex: aldosterone, cortisol |
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The hypothalamus secretes:
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corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) Orexin Thyotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) |
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Oxytocin is secreted by the ____.
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posterior pituitary
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Growth hormone (GH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) are secreted by the ______.
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anterior pituitary
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The hipbone is comprised of
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the ileum, ischium, and the pubis.
innominate bones because many people who have been voted into office use this region |
