General Anatomy (Skeletal, Integumentary) Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is the largest single organ of the body in terms of surface/area
Skin
What is the largest organ of the body in terms of volume
Lungs
Where is the Vitamin D produced by the skin, activated?
Kidney
Two components that help regulate temperature in the body
- Adipose tissue
- Arteriovenous anastomoses (AVAs)
What type of cells consist the epidermis
Stratified Squamous Keratinized Epithelium
Which of the 4 cells of the epidermis is the most abundant and least abundant?
“KeMe Lang Merk”
Most abundant: Kerationocytes
Least abundant: Merkel cells
What is seen in Stratum Granulosum - Lamellar granules
LIPIDS
What strata is the Thickest and the start of keratin protein SYNTHESIS
Stratum Spinosum
What enzyme is deficient in people with Albinism?
Tyrosinase / tyrosine
What strata are the Melanocytes seen?
Stratum basale
What strata is the Langerhans cells seen?
Stratum Spinosum
What are the antigen-presenting cells and where do they present the cells?
Langerhans cells - T-lymphocytes
What is the most superficial strata?
Stratum corneum
How many bones are there in the body?
206 bones
Where is the epiphyseal plate seen?
Metaphysis
What is the most common spine deformity
Kyphoscoliosis
What is the smallest bone and muscle in the body?
Smallest bone: Stapes (one of the auditory ossicles)
Smallest muscle: Stapedius muscle
What is the most prominent in the Cervical vertebrae?
Spinous process of C7
Which Cervical vertebrae DO NOT contain an intervertebral disk
C1 (Atlas) and C2 (Axis)
What are the atypical vertebraes?
C1, C2, C7
What is the gap on S5 due to non formation of the spinous process?
Sacral hiatus
What do you call the articulation of the manubrium and gladiolus of the sternum is the 2nd rib connected?
Angle of Louis/ Sternal Angle
What is the most common part of the humerus that is fractured?
Surgical neck
Point of Attachment of Radius
Capitulum
