Anatomy and Physiology Fall 2024 Semester Exam Review 4

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What are Phalanges?

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The bones of the fingers and toes, consisting of three bones in each finger and two in each thumb.

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What is Bone remodeling?

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The process in fracture repair where osteoblasts remove excess bone and replace spongy bone with compact bone.

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What is Fibrocartilage?

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A type of cartilage made of thick collagen fibers, providing great tensile strength; found in menisci of the knee and intervertebral discs.

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What is the Scapula?

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Also known as the shoulder blade, it connects the humerus with the clavicle.

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What is Endochondral ossification?

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The process by which hyaline cartilage is replaced by bone, involving the entry of blood vessels and osteoblasts.

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What is the function of Osteoblasts?

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Cells responsible for bone formation by synthesizing and secreting the bone matrix.

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What is the role of Hyaline cartilage?

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Provides support and flexibility; found in the nose, trachea, and at the ends of long bones.

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What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?

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Compact bone is dense and forms the outer layer of bones, while spongy bone is lighter and contains red bone marrow.

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What is a Hematoma in fracture repair?

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A localized collection of blood outside of blood vessels, forming at the fracture site immediately after injury.

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What is the function of the Patella?

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Also known as the kneecap, it protects the knee joint and improves the leverage of the thigh muscles.