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zoo lect. ch 6-8

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functions of skin   resistance to trauma and infection, barrier, vitamin D synthesis, sensation, thermoregulation, nonverbal communication, transdermal absorption  
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epidermis   dead cells packed with keratin, lack blood cells, 5 layers  
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dermis   connective tissue, well suported with blood, sweat glands, and nerve endings  
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what factors contribute to normal skin color   melanin produced by melanocytes  
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cyanosis   blueness of the skin from deficiency of oxygen in the ciruclating blood  
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erythema   abnormal redness of the skin due to dilated cutaneous vessels  
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pallor   pale or ashen color when there is so little blood flow through the skin that the white color of dermal collagen is visible  
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jaundice   yellowing of the skin and sclera due to excess of bilirubin in blood  
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hematoma   mass of clotted blood showing through the skin  
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Lanugo hair   fine, downy, unpigmented hair that appears on the fetus in the last three months of development  
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vellus hair   fine, pale hair that replaces lanugo by the time of birth  
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Terminal hair   longer, coarser, and usually more heavily pigmented  
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parts of hair   bulb, root, shaft  
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part of follicle   papilla of hair and matrix  
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Merocrine glands   tubular, must numerous, watery perspiration that coats body  
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Apocrine glands   ducts lead to near-by hair follicles, respond to stress and sexual stimulation, developed at puberty  
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Sebaceous glands   sebum, flask shaped glands with short ducts, opening into hair follicle, keeps skin and hair from being dry  
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Ceruminous glands   found only in external ear canal, secretion combines with sebum and dead epithelial calls to form ear wax  
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Mammary glands   milk producing glands that develop during pregnancy and lactation  
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Basal carcinoma   most common, least dangerous because it seldom metastasizes, forms from cells in stratum basal, lesion is small with shiny bump with central depression  
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squamous cell carcinoma   arise from keratinocytes, appear on scalp, ears, lower lip, or back of hand, have raised reddened scaly appearance , tends to metastasize to lymph nodes and may become lethal  
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malignant carcinoma   arises from melanocytes, unresponsive to chemotherapy, greatest risk factor is family history of malignant melanoma  
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First degree burns   partial thickness burn, involves only epidermis  
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Second degree burns   partial- thickness burn, involves the epidermis and part of the dermis  
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Third degree burns   full-thickness burn, the epidermis and all of the dermis and often some deeper tissues  
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tissues and organs that compose the skeletal system   Bone, cartilage, and ligaments  
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functions of the skeletal system   Support, protection, movement, electrolyte balance, acid- base balance, blood formation  
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Long bones   arms and legs, longer than wide, rigid layers acted upon by muscles  
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Flat bones   skull and scapula- protect soft organs, curved but whole and thin  
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Osteogenic cells   stem cells found in endosteum, periosteum, and in central canals; Produce osteoblasts via mitosis  
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Osteoblasts   bone forming cells (nonmitotic) synthesis soft organic matter of the matrix which then hardens by mineral deposition  
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Osteocytes   former osteoblasts that have become trapped in the matrix they have deposited. Contribute to homeostatic mechanism of bone density and calcium and phosphate ions  
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Osteoclast   bone dissolving cells found on the bone surface. Develop from some bone marrow stem cells that give rise to blood cells  
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Describe the matrix of bone tissue include the composition of fibers and minerals   Organic matter is synthesized by osteoblast Inorganic matter is composed of 85% hydroxyapatitie and 10% calcium  
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Red marrow   hemopoietic tissue  
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Yellow marrow   found in adults. Most red marrow turns into fatty yellow marrow, no longer produces blood  
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What are two diseases associated with bone matrix process   Rickets and osteogenesis  
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Intramembranous ossification   comes from condensation of mesebchyme cells, produces flat bones of skull and clavicle  
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Endochondral ossification   comes from hyaline cartilage  
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Achondroplastic dwarfism   long bones stop growing in childhood, normal torso and short limbs  
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Pituitary dwarfism   lack of growth hormone, normal proportions with short stature  
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Low levels of vitamin D produce what disease   Rickets and osteomalecia  
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Stress fracture   caused by abnormal trauma to bone(wreck)  
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Pathological fracture   break ion bone weakened by some disease  
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Closed reduction   bone fragments are manipulated into normal position without surgery  
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Open reduction   surgical exposure of bone involving plates, screws, or pins  
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Cast   used to stabilize and immobilize healing bone  
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osteoporosis   Sever loss of bone density, most common type of bone disease. Because estrogen maintains density in bone and when a woman goes through menopause her body slows down on estrogen production which is what helps regulate bone density  
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What is a calcitriol   a form of vitamin D produced by sequential action of skin, liver, and kidneys  
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What are the steps of calcitriol production   epidermis uses Uv rays to convert steriod to previtamin D, liver adds hydroxyl group & makes calcidiol, kidneys add hyroxyl group & makes calcitriol  
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In what ways does calcitriol change calcium production   it increases Ca absorption by small intestines, increases Ca reabsorption from skeleton, and promotes kidney reabsorption of Ca ions so less is loss in urine  
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what is calcitonin   secreted by C cells og the thyroid gland when calcuim levels rise too high  
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how does calcitonin lower Ca concentration in blood   osteoclast inhibitation, reduces osteoclast activity and osteoblast stimulation, increases the number and activity of osteoblast  
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what is PTH   parathyroid hormone, secreted by parathyroid glands  
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when is PTH realease   when Ca levels are low  
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how does PTH change Ca levels   binds to receptors on osteoblast stimulating them to raise osteoclast population, promotes Ca reabsorbtion by kidneys, promotes last steps of calcitriol synthesis , and inhibits collagen synthesis by osteoblast inhibiting bone deposition  
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What are foramen and what is the function   holes in the bones that allow passage for nerves and blood vessels  
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What are the 3 basins on the crainium and associate brain lobes   anterior cranial fossa(frontal lobe) middle cranial fossa (temporal lobe) posterior cranial (cerebellum)  
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Function of temporal lines on the parietal bones   They serve as attachment of the temporalis muscle  
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external   opening ear canal  
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internal auditory meatus   opening for vestibulocohlear nerve- inner ear to brain for hearing  
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mastoid process   air sinuses communicate with ear  
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mastoid notch   origin of digastric muscle  
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superior and inferior nuchal lines of occipital bone   mark attachment for neck and back muscles  
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foramen magnum   holds spinal cord  
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sella tursica   pituitary gland  
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Function of nasal conchea   create turbulence of airflow and humidify the air before it reaches the lungs  
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What is the Alveolar Process   bony points between teeth  
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What causes a cleft palate   when the palatine process doesn’t close all the way  
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Function lacrimal fossa   houses lacrimal sac in life  
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nasal bones   forms bridge of nose, supports cartilages that shape the lower portion of nose  
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vomer   supports cartilage that forms the anterior part of the nasal septum  
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Function of mandible and describe the Temporal mandibular joint   mandible provides attachments for muscles of facial expression and mastication. The temporal mandibular joint is a hinge that is formed when the madibular condyles articulate with the mandibular fossa  
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What does a fractured hyoid indicate   evidence of strangulation  
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What are fontanels   spaces between unfused bones  
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How many vertebre are in each group   cervical -7, thoracic -12, lumbar- 5, sacral- 5 fused ones, cocxygeal – 4 fused  
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Describe the abnormal curvatures of the spine   scoliosis - abnormal lateral curve, kyphosis(hunckback)- exaggerated thoracic curvature, Lordosis(swayback)- exaggerated lumbar curve  
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Function of vertebral body   weight bearing portion of vertebrae  
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transverse process   extends laterally from point were pedicle and lamina meet. Articulates with ribs in thoracic vertebrae3 facets  
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Describe structure of a intervertebral disc   pad that consist of nucleus pulpose (inner gelatinous mass) and annulus fiborosus (outer ring of fibrocartilage)  
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herniated disc   ruptured or slipped disc. Puts painful pressure on spinal nerve or spinal cord  
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Function of atlas   supports head, articulates with occipital condyles and allows “yes” motion of head  
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axis   allows “no” motion of head. Projects into vertebral foramen of the atlas and is held in place by transverse ligament  
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What age does sacrum fuse   begins around 16 and is complete at 26  
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What commonly causes breakage of coccyx   difficult child birth or hard fall on butt  
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Function of the thoracic cage   provides attachment for pectoral girdle and upper limbs and its costal margin  
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Sescribe the different types of ribs   12 pairs of ribs, 1-7 are true ribs and connect directly to the sternum. 8-10 are false ribs and connect to sternum by cartilage connections. 11-12 are floating ribs and are not connected to sternum at all  
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What is the risk of chest compressions with the xiphoid process   if performed improperly it can drive the xiphoid process into the liver and cause a fatal hemorrhage  
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T or F. Manubrium articulates with clavicle and R1.   true  
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How are the ribs attached to the sternum   by the head of the ribs  
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Name the type of cartilage that attaches the ribs   costal cartilage  
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What are the bones of the pectoral girdle   clavicle and scapula  
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What are the main joints of the shoulder (3)   sternoclavicular joint, acromioclavicular joint, glenohumeral joint  
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What is the name of the 2 fossa/s on each side of the spine called   supraspinous fossa and infaspinous fossa  
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Name the region of the upper limbs   brachium-upper arm, antebrachium-forearm, carpus- wrist, manus- hand  
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The head of the humerus articulates with the ____cavity   glenoid cavity  
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The ______ articulates with the ulna   trochlea  
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Describe the head of the radius and how does it relate to function   disc-shaped , allows for rotation around the radial notch on the ulna  
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Name the structure of the ulna that articulates with the humerus   trochlea  
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What is the interserrous membrane and the function   a ligament that attaches radius to the ulna along the interosseous margin of each bone enables the two elbow joints to share the load  
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What bones make up the pelvic girdle   ossa coxae and the sacrum  
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Function of the pelvis   supports trunk on the lower limbs and protects viscera, lower colon, urinary bladder, and internal reproductive organs  
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Describe the pelvic inlet   most difficult passage for infants head at birth  
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male pelvic girdle   heavier and thicker due to forces exerted by stronger muscles  
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Female pelvic girdle   wider and shallower subpubic angle, larger pelvic inlet and outlet for passage of infants head  
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Name the regions of the lower limbs   femoral-thigh, crural-leg, tarsal-ankle, and pedal-foot  
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What is the function of the fovea capita   pit in head of femur for attachment of a ligament  
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Describe the attachment of the patella to the rest of the leg   the quadriceps tendon attaches the top portion of the patella and the patellar ligament attaches it to the tibia  
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What is the weight bearing bone of the crural region   tibia  
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Why are tarsal bones shaped differently than carpal bones   because of load bearing role of ankle  
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What is the purpose of the arch in the foot   to absorb stress  
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What are common causes for flat feet   excessive weight, repetitious stress, or congenital weakness  
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