Anatomy Exam Review 2024

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What is a short bone?

Back

A type of bone that is roughly cube-shaped and provides support and stability with little movement, such as the bones in the wrist and ankle.

Front

What is a flat bone?

Back

A type of bone that is thin and flat, providing protection to internal organs and a surface for muscle attachment, such as the skull, ribs, and sternum.

Front

What is the neuromuscular junction?

Back

The region where a motor neuron comes in close contact with a muscle cell, allowing for the transmission of signals that trigger muscle contraction.

Front

Define 'medial' in anatomical terms.

Back

Medial refers to a position that is toward the midline of the body.

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary vein?

Back

The pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.

Front

What are irregular bones?

Back

Bones that do not fit into the other categories due to their complex shapes, such as the vertebrae and certain facial bones.

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What are long bones?

Back

Bones that are longer than they are wide, primarily found in the limbs, such as the femur and humerus.

Front

What is muscle tension?

Back

The force generated when a muscle contracts, which can vary in intensity depending on the level of contraction.

Front

What is muscular dystrophy?

Back

A group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles.

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What is the aorta?

Back

The largest artery in the body, responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.