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Na+/K+-ATPase is considered an electrogenic pump because
it contributes to the negativity of the resting membrane potential
What is keratinization
cells accumulating a tough fibrous protein that helps protect the skin
This layer of skin is composed mainly of dense irregular connective tissue containing collagen and elastic fibers
dermis
what is albinism
inherited inability to produce melanin
name 4 characteristics of thick skin
1)found palms, soles of feet, fingertips 2) does not contain hair follicles 3)contains more sweat glands 4) contain epidermal ridges
Another name of the subcutaneous layer
hypodermis
layer of skin composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
epidermis
keratin is...
a protein
these epidermal cell has a role in immunity and disease resistance
Langerhans cells
this layer of the epidermis is composed of a single row of cuboidal or columnar keratinocytes
statum basale
this layer of the epidermis contains layers of flattened keratinocytes that are going through apoptosis
stratum granulosum
which dermal layer is present only in thick skins?
stratum lucidum
constant exposure of skin to friction stimulates the formation of a callus, which is the thickening of the ___ of the epidermis
stratum corneum
this is the fine pigmented skin that covers the body of the fetus
lanugo
this type of exocrine gland is a simple, branched acinar gland connected to a hair follicle.
sebaceous gland
which structure helps prevent water loss and inhibit bacterial growth on the surface of the skin?
oil glands
This type of exocrine gland is a simple, coiled tubular gland that is found throughout almost the entirety of the skin
eccrine sweat gland
this type of scar tissue extends beyond the boundary of an injury
keloid scar
one function of this long bone structure is the storage of energy in the form of triglycerides
marrow
this is the region of the long bone that articulates with other bones
epiphysis
this is the long shaft of the bone
diaphysis
this is a layer of hyaline cartilage that reduces friction between bones involved in a joint
articular cartilage
this is a layer of hyaline cartilage that allows the diaphysis to grow in length
epiphyseal plate
this is the region of the long bone found between the diaphysis and the epiphysis
metaphysis
this is the fibrous covering on the surface of the bone that is involved in thickening of the bone
periosteum
list bone cells in the order from unspecialized to high specialized
osteogenic- osteoblasts - osteocytes - osteoclasts
bone building cells
osteoblasts
bone dissolving cells
osteoclasts
which structure contains osteocytes?
lacunae
these are extensions of the lacunae filled with extracellular fluid
canaliculi
osteons in compact bone are aligned
parallel to the length of the diaphysis
T/F: bone remodeling occurs at different rates in compact bone and spongy bone
FALSE
What is the yearly renewal rate for compact bone tissure ? (%)
4%
which minerals are needed in large quantities when bones are growing?
calcium and phosphorus
List for the four zones of cartilage found within the growth plate starting at the epiphysis and extending to the diaphysis
R-P_H-C
which four things contribute significantly to bone remodeling and growth
parathyroid hormones, vitamin D, sex steroids, human growth hormone
This type of fracture is considered a partial fracture and is seen only in children
greenstick
about 25% of all stress fractures involve which bone
tibia
bone mass reduction is promoted by which hormone?
parathyroid hormone
an increase in bone growth is promoted by which hormones?
calcitonin and calcitriol
what is orthopedics?
branch of medicine that deals with the correction of disorders of the musculoskeletal system
how many bones in the adult human skeleton
206
how many in the axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton?
axial - 80, appendicular -126 (includes pelvis)
what kind of bone is the femur
long bone
what kind of bone is the occipital bone
flat bone
what kinds of bones are the ankles and wrists
short bones
an opening or hole through which blood vessels, nerves and ligaments pass is called a
foramen
a rounded articular projection supported on a constricted portion (neck) of a bone is called a
head
a prominent ridge or elongated projection on a bone is called a
crest
T/F: the bones of the skull contain foramina but no fissures
false
these cranial bones form the interior lateral aspects of the cranium and part of the cranial floor
temporal
these cranial bones contain the organs of hearing and balance, and articulate with the mandible
temporal
this is the point of attachment for several neck muscles
mastoid process
these projections found on both sides of the foramen magnum articulate with depressions on the first cervical vertebrae
occipital condyles
which bone is the "keystone" of the cranial floor because it articulates with every other cranial bone
sphenoid
this is the anterior bone that articulates with the manubrium of the sternum at the sternoclavicular joint
clavicle
this bone has an S shape that includes the medial half of the bone being convex anteriorly and the lateral half being concave anteriorly.
clavicle
which of the following bones articulates with the scapula?
humerus
this part of the clavicle is rounded and articulates with the manubrium of the sternum
sternal end
what is the "impression for the costolavicular ligament"
the following bone marking on the clavicle that serves as an attachment site.
Why does a fracture of the clavicle usually occur in the midregion of the bone?
due to the weakness of the junction of the two curves of the clavicle
know where the scapula is
posterior thorax bw the levels of 2nd and 7th vertabrae
which bone articulates with the scapula at the glenoid cavity
humerous
this is the thick edge of the scapula that is closer to the arm
axillary border
which bone marking is the located in the most superior position on the scapula?
acromion
which bone marketing is located in the anterior surface on the scapula?
subscapular fossa
what is the scapular notch used for?
passageway for the suprascapular nerve
which bone marking on the scapula is an indention into which the head of the humerous fits?
glenoid cavity
the human hand has how many carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges?
8 carpals, 5 metacarpals, 14 phalanges
the glenohumeral joint is formed by the articulation of the
humerous and scapula
the epihyseal line on the proximal end of the humerus
anatomical neck?? check this. could be surgical neck
which direction does the lesser tubercle of the humerous project?
anteriorly
the deltoid tubercle of the humerus is found where?
along the middle region of the shaft.
the capitulum of the humerus articulates with the
radius
what is found on the proximal end of the humerus?
intertubercular sulcus
The ___ is found on the proximal end of the humerous.
intertubercular sulcus
this is a spool shaped process on the distal end of the humerus that is found medial to the capitulum and articulates with the ulna.
trochlea
this type of joint lacks a joint cavity and is held together by a fibrous connective tissue
fibrous joint
which kind of joints do not have a synovial cavity ?
fibrous and cartilaginous joints
this functional class of joints contains joints that are freely moveable
diarthrosis
which type of fibrous joint is composed of a thin layer of dense irregular fibrous connective tissue found between the bones of the skull
suture
the functional joint classification that a suture joint fits into is
synarthrosis
this type of fibrous joint, the connective tissue is typically arranged either as a bundle or as a sheet
syndemoses
what kind of joint is also called a dentoalveolar joint?
gomphosis
T/F: Gomphosis, Synchondrosis, and Sutures are all classified as synarthorsis in adults.
TRUE
The epiphyseal plate in the long bone is an example of this kind of joint.
synchondrosis