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Corrie Garcia
Anatomy Weeks 1 - 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The body as a whole can be subdivided into two major divisions. They are | Axial and Appendicular |
| The abdominopelvic cavity is subdivided into the ____ __ _____ cavities | Abdominal and Pelvic |
| The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are | Cells |
| A substance that can not be broken down or decomposed into two or more different substances is called a(n) | Element |
| What term is used to describe all of the chemical reactions that occur in body cells? | Metabolism |
| The study of metabolism includes examination of | Catabolism, Anabolism, and ATP requirements |
| What is the most abundant and widespread tissue in the body? | Connective |
| What are the two main layers that compose the skin? | Dermis and Epidermis |
| Which type of tissue has cube-shaped cells and can be found lining the kidney tubules? | Simple Cuboidal Epithelium |
| Where are the smallest bones in he body located? | Ears |
| Bone marrow is a specialized type of soft, diffuse connective tissue called | Myeloid tissue |
| Spongy bone is characterized by | Open spaces partially filled by an assemblage of needle-like structures |
| The latissimus dorsi muscle is an example of a ________ muscle | Spiral |
| What is another name for a skeletal muscle cell? | Muscle Fiber |
| What muscle raises or lowers the shoulders or shrugs them? | Trapezius |
| What are the many cylinder-shaped structural units in the compact bone called? | Osteons |
| The extracellular components of bone matrix are | Hard and Calcified |
| What is the main shaft-like portion of a long bone called? | Diaphysis |
| The point of attachment that does not move when the muscle contracts is the | Origin |