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Kelsang

Anatomy 6-12

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Which type of muscle does the soleus muscle exemplify? Pennate
What is the posterior arm muscle responsible for extending the forearm? Triceps brachii
What is the term for the point of attachment that remains stationary when the muscle contracts? Origin
What muscle constitutes the innermost layer of the abdominal wall? Transversus abdominis
What is the term for a neuron that transmits a nerve impulse toward the central nervous system? Sensory neuron
What is the composition of the white matter in the nervous system? Myelinated nerve fibers
What is the term for cells that are excitable and conduct impulses? Neurons
To where does the somatic nervous system carry information? Skeletal muscles
Which nerve is derived from the lumbar plexus? Femoral
Which cranial nerve originates from the spinal cord? Accessory
Where does the formation of cerebrospinal fluid occur? Choroid plexus
What term describes the inner protective covering of the brain? Meninges
What fluid fills the posterior segment of the eye? Vitreous humor
Where are the hypophyseal portal veins primarily located? Infundibulum
What is the middle ear ossicle that is known as the stirrup? Stapes
What bone is the cribiform plate a part of? Ethmoid
What term describes mechanical devices that allow the flow of blood in one direction? Valves
What is the type of membranous tissue that lines the heart and blood vessels? endothelium
What determines cardiac output? Stroke volume and heart rate
Into which system do lymph ducts empty, ultimately draining into the circulatory system? Subclavian veins
What are the lymph nodes located in the groin called? Inguinal lymph nodes
What are the collagen fibers that anchor lymphatic capillaries to surrounding connective tissue called? Anchoring filaments
Which paranasal sinus is the largest? Maxillary
What are the smallest branches of the bronchial tree called? Bronchioles
What does lower respiratory consist of? Trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and the lungs
What happens to the thorax during respiration? Expands
Where does gas exchange primarily occur? Alveoli
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