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Biology
Undergraduate 1
11/04/2007

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Term
HEAD
Definition
Enlarged end of Bone.
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BODY
Definition
Main part of Bone.
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NECK
Definition
Constriction between the Head and Body of Bone.
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MARGIN / BORDER
Definition
Edge of Bone.
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ANGLE
Definition
Bend of Bone.
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RAMUS
Definition
Branch off Body of Bone.
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CONDYLE
Definition
Smooth rounded articular surface of Bone
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FACET
Definition
Small flattened articular surface of Bone i.e. Vertebrae
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PROCESS
Definition
Prominent projection of Bone
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TUBERCLE
Definition
Small rounded bump on Bone
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TUBEROSITY
Definition
Knob; bigger than Tubercle on Bone
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TROCHANTER
Definition
Tuberosities of proximal femur
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EPICONDYLE
Definition
Near or above Condyle on Bone
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SKULL
HYOID BONE
VERTEBRAL COLUMN
THORACIC (RIB) CAGE
Definition
Parts of the Axial Skeleton
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LIMBS
GIRDLES
Definition
Parts of the Appendicular Skeleton
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GIRDLES
Definition
Region which limbs attach to
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FUNCTIONS OF THE SKULL/CRANIUM
Definition
Protects the Brain
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FUNCTIONS OF THE SKULL/CRANIUM
Definition
Supports organs or special senses
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FUNCTIONS OF THE SKULL/CRANIUM
Definition
Provides foundation for structures that take air, food, and water into the body.
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FUNCTIONS OF THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN
Definition
Supports weight of head and trunk
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FUNCTIONS OF THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN
Definition
Protects the Spinal Cord
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FUNCTIONS OF THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN
Definition
Allows spinal nerves to exit the spinal cord
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FUNCTIONS OF THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN
Definition
Provides site for muscle attachment
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FUNCTIONS OF THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN
Definition
Permits movement of head and trunk
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AMOUNT OF BONES IN ADULT
Definition
26
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BONES IN AN EMBRYO
Definition
34
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FUNCTIONS OF THORACIC (RIB CAGE)
Definition
Protects vital oragans
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FUNCTIONS OF THORACIC (RIB CAGE)
Definition
Forms semi-ridge chamber for respiration
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SCAPULA
Definition
Attachment for Clavical ; where joins Scapula
Term
TUBEROSITY
Definition
Site for muscle attachment
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PUBIC SYNTHESIS
Definition
Region that allows birth canal to become larger
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PATELLA (KNEECAP)
Definition
Sesamoid bone ; Largest sesamoid bone in body
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SYNARTHROSIS JOINT
Definition
Non-movable
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AMPHIARTHROSIS
Definition
Slightly movable
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DIARTHROSIS
Definition
Freely movable
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ARTICULAR CARTILAGE
Definition
No blood vessels or nerves
Gains nutrients from nearby blood vessels and synovial fluid.
Term
PROPRIOCEPTION
Definition
Nerve capsule in brain that help brain know position of joints.
Declines when tired or drunk.
Term
PLANE/GLINDING JOINTS
Definition
Monaxial; some rotation possible but limited by surrounding structures.
Term
I.E. PLANE/GLIDING JOINTS
Definition
Intervertebral, intercarpal, acromioclavicular, carpomentacarpal, costovertebral, intertarsal, sacroiliac, tarsometatarsal
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SADDLE JOINTS (GLIDING)
Definition
Biaxial
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I.E> SADDLE JOINTS
Definition
Thumb, intercarpal, sternoclavicular
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HINGE JOINTS
Definition
Monoaxial
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I.E. HINGE JOINTS
Definition
Elbow, ankle, interphalangeal
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PIVOT JOINTS
Definition
Monoaxial; rotation around a single axis.
Term
PIVOT JOINTS
Definition
Cylindrical bony process rotating within a circle of bone and ligament.
Term
I.E. PIVOT JOINTS
Definition
Articulation between dens of axis and atlas, Proximal radiounlnar, distal radioulnar.
Term
HINGE JOINTS
Definition
Convex cylinder in one bone; corresponding concavity in the other.
Term
FLEXION
Definition
Movement of a body part anterior to the coronal plane.
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EXTENTION
Definition
Movement of a body part posterior to the coronal plane.
Term
PLANTAR FLEXION
Definition
Standing on the toes; stepping on gas pedal.
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DORSIFLEXION
Definition
Foot lifted toward the shin.
Term
ABDUCTION
Definition
Movement away from the midline.
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ADDUCTION
Definition
Movement toward the midline. Adding to the body.
Term
INFLUENCE RANGE OF MOTION
Definition
Shape of articular surfaces forming joint.
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INFLUENCE RANGE OF MOTION
Definition
Shape of articular surfaces forming joint.
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INFLUENCE RANGE OF MOTION
Definition
Amount and shape of cartilage covering surfaces.
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INFLUENCE RANGE OF MOTION
Definition
Strength and location of ligaments and tendons.
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INFLUENCE RANGE OF MOTION
Definition
Location of muscle associated with joint.
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INFLUENCE RANGE OF MOTION
Definition
Amount of pain in and around joint.
Term
OSTEOARTHRITIS
Definition
Wear and tear and injury can happen as early as 20's.
Term
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Definition
Caused by transient infection or autoimmune disease. Blood test RH factor.
Term
MUSCULAR SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
Definition
Body movement.
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MUSCULAR SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
Definition
Maintenance of Posture
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MUSCULAR SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
Definition
Respiration; Diaphragm
Term
MUSCULAR SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
Definition
Production of body heat.
Term
MUSCULAR SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
Definition
Communication
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MUSCULAR SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
Definition
Constriction of organs and vessels.
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MUSCULAR SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
Definition
Heart beat - cardiac muscle
Term
SKELETAL MUSCLE TISSUE
Definition
Responsible for locomotion, facial expressions, posture, respiratory movements, other types of body movement.
Term
SKELETAL MUSCLE
Definition
Voluntary
Term
SMOOTH MUSCLE
Definition
Walls of hollow oragns, blood vessels, eye, glands and skin.
Term
SMOOTH MUSCLE
Definition
Some functions: propel urine, mix food in digestive tract, dilating/contricting pupils, regulating blood flow.
Term
SMOOTH MUSCLE
Definition
In some locations, autorhythmic.
Term
SMOOTH MUSCLE
Definition
Controlled involuntary by endocrine and autonomic nervous systems.
Term
CARDIAC MUSCLE; HEART
Definition
Major source of movement of blood.
Term
CARDIAC MUSCLE; HEART
Definition
Autorhythmic
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CARDIAC MUSCLE; HEART
Definition
Controlled involuntarily by endocrine and autonomic nervous systems.
Term
I BAND
Definition
From X disks to ends of thick filaments.
Term
A BANDS
Definition
Length of thick filaments.
Term
H ZONE
Definition
Region in A band where actin and myosin do not overlap.
Term
M LINE
Definition
Middle of H xone; Delicate filaments holding myosin in place.
Term
SLOW FIBERS; SLOW TWITCH
Definition
High Oxidative. Contract more slowly, smaller in diameter, better blood supply, more mitochondria, more fatigue-resistent, large amount of myoglobin.
Term
SLOW FIBERS; SLOW TWITCH
Definition
Postural muscles, more in lower than upper limbs. Dark meat of chicken.
Term
FAST FIBERS; FAST TWITCH
Definition
Low oxidative. Respond rapidly to nervous stimulation, cotain myosin that can break down ATP more rapidly than in Type 1, less blood supply, fewer and smaller mitochondria.
Term
FAST FIBERS; FAST TWITCH
Definition
Lower limbs in sprinter, upper limbs of most people. White meat in chicken.
Term
SMOOTH MUSCLE
Definition
Not Striated, fibers smaller than those in skeletal.
Term
SMOOTH MUSCLE
Definition
Spindle-shaped; single, central nucleus.
Term
SMOOTH MUSCLE
Definition
More actin than myosin.
Term
SMOOTH MUSCLE
Definition
Caveolae: indentations in carcolemma; may act like T tubules.
Term
SMOOTH MUSCLE
Definition
Dense bodies instead of Z disks as in skeletall have noncontractile intermediate filaments.
Term
SMOOTH MUSCLE
Definition
Ca2 required to initate contractions; binds to calmodulin which regulates myosin kinase. Cross- bridging occurs.
Term
SMOOTH MUSCLE
Definition
Relaxation: caused by enzyme myosin phosphatase.
Term
SMOOTH MUSCLE REGULATION
Definition
Innervated by ANS.
Term
SMOOTH MUSCLE REGULATION
Definition
Neurotransmitters are acetylcholine and norepinephrine.
Term
SMOOTH MUSCLE REGULATION
Definition
Hormones important as epinephrine and oxytocin.
Term
SMOOTH MUSCLE REGULATION
Definition
Receptors present on plasma membrane which neurotransmitters or hormones bind determines response.
Term
ALL OR NONE PRINCIPLE
Definition
Like camera flash system
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ALL OR NONE LAW FOR MUSCLE FIBERS
Definition
Contraction of equal force in response to each action potential.
Term
DIAPHRAGM (THORACIC MUSCLES)
Definition
Major movement of inspiration. Flattens during contraction and increases the volume of the thoracic cavity. Allows lungs to expand.
Term
FUNCTIONS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM; Sensory Input
Definition
Monitor internal and external stimuli.
Term
FUNCTIONS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM; Integration
Definition
Brain and spinal cord process sensory input and initate responses.
Term
FUNCTIONS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM; Homeostasis
Definition
Regualte and coordinate physiology.
Term
FUNCTIONS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM; Mental Activity
Definition
Consciousness, thinking, memory, emotion.
Term
FUNCTIONS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Definition
Controls of muscles and glands.
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