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Genes that are shared among vertebrates. Code for developmental positions and patterning of many body structures. Program development and symmetry as well as axis development. Responsible for the development of the appendicular skeleton in all vertebrates. |
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What are the two major groups of vertebrates? |
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What do all tetrapods have? |
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a single upper bone and two lower in their limbs |
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What are homologous bones? |
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same history, but not necessarily the same function. Ex some birds fly and some don’t. |
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What are analogous bones? |
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similar functions, but different histories. Ex birds have wings and so do insects. |
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When do limb buds start to develop from the mesenchyme? |
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Where does ossification begin? |
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In the center and works its way out. |
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When do fingers form? when are they recognizable? |
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What bones are in the pectoral girdle? |
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What bones are in the pelvic girdle? |
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What are the important parts of the scapula? |
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acromian process, coracoid process, blade |
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What is the epiphyseal line? |
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Where the bone stopped growing and the cartilage disappeared. |
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What does the bottom of the humerus look like? |
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Little toes - condyles and trochea. |
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What does the bottom of the femur look like? |
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Which has more motion - the radius or the ulna? |
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Which bones have a styloid process? |
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What bones are in the pelvic girdle? |
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What is the obterator foramen? |
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The big hole where the femur articulates |
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What is the difference in angle btw a male pelvis and a female pelvis? |
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the male angle is acute and the female is obtuse. |
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What are the important markings on the femur? |
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greater and lesser trochanter, head, condyles. Everything medial is on the inside and lateral is n the outside. |
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What bone bears almost all of your weight? |
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What is the bottom of the tibia called? |
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What are the types of synovial joints? |
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gliding (clavicle), hinge (ulna/humerus), pivot (atlas/axis), ellipsoid (carpals/radius), saddle (thumb), ball and socket (shoulder) |
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