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Anatomy Midterm
Midterm Study Stack-Gabrielle Lavarro
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What is Mass number? | Mass of a single atom b. Equal to the number of protons plus the number of neutrons in the nucleus |
| What is the function of a cytoskeleton? | Supporting framework of the cell and its organelles; functions in cell movement (using molecular motors); forms cell extensions (microvilli, cilia, flagella |
| What are the 4 principal types of tissues? | Epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous |
| What are the functions of connective tissue? | Connective tissue connects, supports, transports, and defends. |
| What are the two primary layers of the skin? | Epidermis and Dermis |
| What are the structures of the long bone? | Diaphysis, Epiphyses, Articular Cartilage, Periosteum, Medullary Cavity, Endosteum |
| The occipital bone creates the framework for what? | Lower, posterior part of the skull |
| Upper extremities, or the upper limb consists of what? | The upper extremity—also called the upper limb—consists of the bones of the shoulder girdle, upper part of the arm, forearm, wrist, and hand |
| What is a prime mover? | The movement produced by a muscle acting as a prime mover is described as the “action” or “function” of that muscle. |
| What are the lower extremity muscles? | The muscles of the lower extremity include those acting on the hip or pelvic girdle, as well as muscles located in the thigh, leg, and foot. |
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