Class 14 Flashcards
R How many joints does the FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS cross?
2, wrist, elbow
R. ____________ are the structures in the body that have some specific function, and are made of of 2 or more tissues.
organs
R. _______________ are the bone cells that breakdown bone to release minerals.
osteoclasts
R. ________________ is an abnormal increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ, often associated with cancer.
hyperplasia
R. 3 types of connective tissue coverings of skeletal muscle (deep fascia) are
epimysium, perimysium & endomysium
R. A _________ is a subjective change in the body function not apparent to an observer, such as pain or nausea, that indicated the presence of a dis-ease.
symptom
R. A _________ is objective evidence of disease that can be observed or measured; seen.
sign
R. A collection of similar cells and extracellular matrix is called ______________.
tissue
R. A single motor neuron and the fibers it stimulates is referred to a __________ ____________.
motor unit.
R. ADduction of humerus at shoulder is an action of what muscle
Latissimus dorsi
R. Aging and joints: With aging, a _______________ in synovial fluid, thinning of _____________ _____________, and decreased _______________ of ligaments occur.
decrease, articular cartilage, flexibility
R. All FLEXORS run diagonally on the anterior ____________, and proximally attach to the ___________ epicondyle of humerus.
forearm, medial
R. All the systems functioning together make of the ________________ level of organization
organism
R. An ____________ is one of the 4 types of bone cells and its function as a mature bone cell is to maintain bone tissue.
osteocyte
R. An ____________ is to a cell what an organ is to your body.
organelle
R. An increase of cell size without cell division is called _______________.
hypertrophy
R. Anatomy is the study of_______?
the STRUCTURE of the human body
R. Atoms and molecules are a part of the ______________ level of organization, and are considered the basic building blocks of life.
chemical
R. Beneath the dermis lies a loose ________________ layer, rich in fat and areolar tissue. This is called the __________________.
subcutaneous, hypodermis
R. Cerumen is another name for ______
earwax
R. Collagen fibers are part of the matrix of bone? True or False
TRUE
R. Define a symphysis.
a cartilaginous joint in which the ends of the articulating bones are covered with hyaline cartilage, but the bones are connected by a broad, flat disc of fibrocartilage
R. Define bilateral.
both sides
R. Define contralateral.
opposite side