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Kylin F Anatomy
Flashcards Anatomy 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The innermost muscle of the abdominal wall is the | transverse abdominis |
| A bony projection from the ethmoid bone is | Crista galli |
| The groove that articulates with the patella is called the | patellar surface (or trochlear groove) of the femur. |
| What is the point of attachment that does not move when a muscle contracts? | Origin |
| What neurotransmitter is released at the neuromuscular junction to initiate contraction? | Acetylcholine (ACh) |
| What are the three main layers of the skin? | Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis (subcutaneous layer) |
| Which epidermal layer is the outermost layer and is made of dead cells? | Stratum corneum |
| Which pigment is responsible for skin color? | Melanin |
| What is the study of heredity and the variation of inherited traits? | Genetics |
| What is a gene? | A segment of DNA that codes for a protein or RNA molecule |