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Crystel Ledesma
Anatomy Week 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are: | Cells |
| When many similar cells specialize to perform a certain function, it is referred to as a(n): | Tissue |
| The inside of the cell is composed largely of a gel-like substance called | Cytoplasm |
| T/F. The nucleus is the only structure in the cell that contains DNA. | False |
| Which region of a long bone contains the medullary cavity? | The diaphysis |
| Which bone forms the posterior part of the hard plate in the skull? | Palatine bone |
| Which canals in bone tissue run perpendicular to the central canals and connect blood vessels and nerves between osteons? | Perforating (Volkmann's) canals |
| Which bone forms the inferior part of the nasal septum? | Vomer bone |
| Which bone feature is located on the occipital bone and articulates with the atlas (c1 vertebra) to allow nodding of the head? | Occipital condyle |
| What is the mastoid process, and which bone is it a part of? | The mastoid process is a rounded projection located behind the ear on the temporal bone. |