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Name the two major components of the integumentary system.
Cutaneous membrane and accessory structures
Name the component that is compromised of the epidermis ( superficial
epithelium ) and the dermis ( underlying connective tissue ).
Cutaneous membrane
Name the five layers of the epidermis.
Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum spinosum
Stratum germinativum
Name the epidermal layer that is water resistant, not water proof.
This layer covers all exposed skin excluding the anterior surface of the eyes.
Stratum corneum
Name the stratum where large amounts of keratin and keratohyalin are
produced. At this level, cells have stopped dividing.
Stratum granulosum
Name the stratum that contains large basal cells. This stratum forms
epidermal ridges that connect to the dermal papillae.
Stratum germinativum
Name the stratum that houses melanocytes and Merkle cells.
Stratum germinativum
Name the function that Merkle cells serve.
They are responsible for sensitivity to touch.
Name what accounts for different skin colors.
Different levels of melanocyte activity.
What makes an individual an albino?
Albinos have a normal distribution of melanocytes, but these cells are
incapable of producing melanin.
Name the thick, clear stratum which covers the stratum granulosum. It
is also called thick skin.
Stratum lucidum
Name two areas of the body where thick skin is found.
Palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
Name the dense granules of the cytoplasm that promote dehydration of
the cell.
Keratohyalin
Name the component of the cutaneous membrane contains the capillaries
and sensory neurons that supply the skin’s surface.
Dermis
Name the tissue the comprises the papillary layer.
Areolar
Name the layer of skin that is interwoven with the connective tissue
fibers
of the reticular layer.
Hypodermis
Name the component that is comprised of hair, nails, and the exocrine
glands.
Accessory structures
Name the two types of sweat glands located in the integumentary
system.
Merocrine and apocrine glands
Name the sweat glands also called the eccrine glands. They are found
throughout the body, especially concentrated in the palms of the
hands and soles of the feet. These are also responsible for sensible
perspiration.
Merocrine glands
Name two functions of the merocrine sweat glands.
They cool off the skin’s surface along with excreting water and electrolytes.
Name the type of perspiration in which an individual loses
approximately 500 mL a day.
Insensible perspiration
Name the sweat glands that begin secreting at puberty and provide a
nutrient source for bacteria.
Apocrine glands
Name the sweat glands found in the armpits and groin.
Apocrine glands
Name the sweat glands that the mammary glands are classified under.
Apocrine glands
Name the sweat glands that produce oils and waxes.
Sebaceous glands
Name the sweat glands found in the external auditory canal.
Ceruminous glands
Name the two layers that are found in hair that are comprised of hard, keratin cells. These two layers are responsible for hairs’ stiffness.
Cuticle and cortex
Name the core layer of hair which contains flexible, soft keratin.
Medulla
Name the deepest part of the hair follicle which is responsible for hair production.
Matrix
Name the cell responsible for variation in hair color.
Melanocytes
Name the part of the nail that is the visible portion.
Body
Name the part of the nail that the visible portion covers.
Bed
Name the part of the nail where nail production occurs.
Root
Name the numbered step of injury and repair when bleeding and
inflamation occurs.
Step 1
Name the numbered step of injury and repair when a clot or scab forms.
This occurrence limits the invasion of more microorganisms.
Step 2
Name the numbered step of injury and repair when fibroblast activity
leads to the appearance of collagen fibers and ground substance.
Step 3
Name the numbered step of injury and repair when there is the
formation of Inflexible, fibrous scar tissue. The healing process is now
considered complete.
Step 4
Name six effects that the aging process has on the integumentary system
Epidermis thins
Dermal blood supply decreases
Glandular activity decreases, causing dryness
Number of Langerhans cells decrease, causing a decrease in immunity
Melanocyte production decreases
Vitamin production decreases ( about 75% )
Name the bone shape that is long and slender. Examples of these are
arm, forearm, thigh, leg, palms of hands, soles of feet, fingers, and toes.
Long Bones
Name the bone shape that is small and boxy. Examples of these are carpals and tarsals.
Short Bones
Name the bone shape that have roughly parallel surfaces. Examples of
these are the skull, sternum, ribs, and scapula.
Flat Bones
Name the bone shape that is comprised of complex shapes, notches, and
ridged surfaces. Examples of these are vertebrae, pelvis, and several skull bones.
Irregular Bones
Name the bone shape that is flat, small, and irregularly shaped. These
are also referred to as Wormian bones. Examples of these are found
between the flat bones of the skull.
Sutural Bones
Name the bone shape that are flat, small, and shaped somewhat like a
sesame seed. These develop inside tendons. Examples of these are
found near the joints of the knees, hands, and feet.
Seamoid Bones
Name the most abundant mineral in the human body. A typical individual
usually contains 1-2 kg of this.
Calcium
Name the part of the bone that is the extended tubular shaft.
Diaphysis
Name the part of the bone that is the expanded area at each end.
Epiphysis
Name the part of the bone where diaphysis and epiphysis meet.
Metaphysis
Name the loose connective tissue that is the cavity of the diaphysis.
Bone marrow
Name the cartilage that narrows until it disappears. This
disappearance signals the end of bone growth.
Epiphyseal
Name the incomplete cellular level that lines the marrow cavity. It
also covers the trabeculae of spongy bone.
Endosteum
Name another term also used for the marrow cavity.
Medullary cavity
Name used for a mature bone cell.
Osteocyte
Name the area that each osteocyte occupies.
Lucuna
Name the narrow passageways that connect osteocytes for purposes of
nutrient supply and waste disposal.
Canaliculi
Name the basic functional unit of mature compact bone. Also referred
to as Haversian system.
Osteon
Name the cells that actually take organic components and produce the
matrix via osteogenisis.
Osteoblasts
Name the cells that are multi-nucleated.
Osteoclasts
Name the cells that break-down and remove bone matrix.
Osteoclasts
Name the process of bone erosion, also called resorption.
Osteolysis
Name the soft matrix that has not had calcium salts deposited yet.
Osteoid
Name two types of osseous tissue.
Compact bone and spongy bone
Name the type of bone which is thickest where stresses arrive from a
limited range of directions.
Compact bone
Name activity which is necessary to maintain normal bone structure.
Exercise
Name the type of bone that forms an open network of struts and plates.
Also referred to as cancellous.
Spongy bone
Name the structure that the struts and plates of spongy bone form.
Trabeculae
Name the process of replacing tissue with bone.
Ossification
Name two types of ossification.
Intramembranous and endochondral
Name the type of ossification that occurs when bone develops directly
from mesenchymal cells or fibrous connective tissue.
Intramembranous
Name the type of ossification that are responsible for the formation
of dermal bones.
Intramembranous
Name three examples of dermal bones.
Skull, clavicle, and mandible
Name the type of ossification in which bone replaces existing cartilage.
Endochondral
Name the process of deposition of calcium salts. This process happens
during ossification but also occurs in other tissues.
Calcification
Name the type of bone growth that increases a bone’s diameter.
Appositional
Name the occurrence that happens which triggers the parathyroid gland
to release PTH into the bloodstream.
Ca ion concentration falls below normal levels
Name 3 effects that the release of PTH ensures.
Stimulate osteoclast activity
Increase intestinal absorption of Ca
Decrease Ca excretion by the kidneys
Name the occurrence that happens which triggers the thyroid gland to release calcitonin.
release calcitonin.
Ca ion concentration rises above normal levels
Name 2 effects that the release of calcitonin ensures.
Inhibit osteoclast activity
Increase Ca excretion by the kidneys
Name 3 hormones that are released to stimulate bone growth at puberty.
Sex hormones, growth hormones, and thyroid hormones
Name the condition that is the result of the over-production of growth
hormones before puberty.
Gigantism
Name the type of bone fracture that is completely internal, keeping
the ends of the bone closed.
Closed/ simple fracture
Name the type of bone fracture where only one side of the shaft is
broken and the other is bent.
Greenstick fracture
Name the condition that is linked to inadequate ossification. Quite
common as an individual ages.
Osteopenia
Name the condition that entails a loss in bone mass that prohibits
normal, every-day functioning.
Osteoporosis
Name five functions of the skeletal system.
Support
Protection
Storage of minerals and lipids
Blood cell production
Leverage
Name the number of cranial bones present in the skull.
8
Name the cranial bones.
Frontal – 1
Parietal – 2
Occipital – 1
Temporal – 2
Sphenoid – 1
Ethmoid – 1
Name the number of facial bones present in the skull.
14
Name the facial bones.
Maxillary – 2
Palatine – 2
Nasal – 2
Inferior Nasal Conchae - 2
Vomer – 1
Zygomatic – 2
Lacrimal – 2
Mandible – 1
Name the number of associated bones present in the skull.
7
Name the associated bones.
Auditory ossicles – 6
Hyoid – 1
Name the largest facial bone.
Maxillary
Name the depression that separates the condylar and coronoid processes.
Mandibular notch
Name the four major sutures of the skull.
Coronal suture
Sagittal suture
Lamboid suture
Squamous suture
Name the location of the coronal suture.
Goes across the frontal bone.
Name the location of the sagittal suture.
Goes between the parietal bones; runs from the coronal suture to the
lamboid suture.
Name the location of the lamboid suture.
Goes around the occipital bone.
Name the location of the squamous suture.
Goes around the temporal bones.
Name three functions of the sphenoid bone.
Forms the cranium floor
Connects the cranial and facial bones
Acts as a cross-brace and strengthens the sides of the skull
Name the fossa that is the depression within the sella turcica.
Hypophyseal
Name the gland that lies within the hypophyseal fossa.
Pituitary gland
Name the bone that is the location of the crista galli.
Ethmoid bone
Name the canal that provides passage for the carotid artery.
Carotid canal
Name the foramen between the occipital and temporal bones that
provides passage for a very large vessel.
Jugular foramen
Name the attachment site for muscles that extend or rotate the head.
Mastoid process
Name the attachment site for ligaments that support the hyoid bone to
the pharynx and tongue.
Styloid process
Name the foramen that provides passage for facial nerves that control
facial muscles.
Stylomastoid foramen
Name the gland that is responsible for lubricating the surface of the
eyes.
Lacrimal gland
Name the depression of the frontal bone that marks the location of the
lacrimal gland.
Lacrimal fossa
Name the connection between the cranial cavity and the spinal cavity.
Foramen magnum
Name the number of cervical vertebrae.
7
Name the number of thoracic vertebrae.
12
Name the number of lumbar vertebrae.
5
Name the vertebras that consist of five bones which begin fusing after puberty.
Sacrum
Name the bone created by the fusion of the atlas (C1) and axis (C2).
Prominent dens
Name the vertebras that consist of three-five bones which usually
begin fusing about age twenty-six.
Coccyx
Name the vertebras that are considered primary curves because they
appear late in fetal development.
Thoracic and sacral vertebras
Name the vertebras that are considered secondary curves because they
appear several months after birth.
Cervical and lumbar vertebras
Name the disease that is an exaggerated thoracic curvature.
Kyphosis
Name the disease that is an exaggerated lumbar curvature.
Lordosis
Name the disease that is an abnormal lateral curvature.
Scoliosis
Name the three processes of the sternum.
Manubrium
Body
Xiphoid process
Name the number of pairs of ribs.
12
Name the number of pairs of “true” ribs.
1-7
Name the number of pairs of “false” ribs.
8-12
Name the number of pairs of “floating” ribs.
11-12
Name the number of bones found in the axial skeleton.
80
Name the number of bones found in the appendicular skeleton.
126
Name the total number of bones found in the human body.
206
Name the bones that form the pectoral girdle.
Clavicles – 2
Scapulae – 2
Name the bone that is the medial end of the clavicle.
Sternal
Name the bone that is the distal end of the clavicle.
Acromial
Name the bone that is the broader end of the clavicle.
Acromial
Name the medial tubercle of the humerus.
Lesser tubercle
Name the lateral tubercle of the humerus.
Greater tubercle
Name the bone that contains the olecranon.
Ulna
Name the two processes where the ulna and radius attach to the wrist.
Styloid process of the ulna
Styloid process of the radius
Name the cavity where the scapula articulates with the humerus.
Glenoid cavity
Name the anterior process of the scapula.
Coracoid process
Name the posterior process of the scapula.
Acromion process
Name the number of carpals.
16
Name the bone that sits anterior to the triquetrum.
Pisiform
Name the number of metacarpals.
10
Name the number of phalanges found in the hand.
14
Name the bone also referred to as the ossa coxae.
Hip bones
Name the bone that you rest on when in a sitting position.
Ischial tuberosity
Name an important function of the lesser, true pelvis.
Birth canal.
Name the three bones that form the ossa coxae.
Ilium
Ischium
Pubis
Name the longest, heaviest bone in the human body.
Femur
Name the prominence that runs along the posterior surface of the
femur.
Linea Aspera
Name the type of bone classification that the patella falls into.
Sesamoid
Name the process that provides lateral stability from the leg to the
ankle.
Lateral malleolus
Name the number of bones found in the tarsus.
7
Name the largest tarsal bone
Calcaneus
Name the number of phalanges found in the foot.
14
Name the proper name for the big toe.
Hallux