HBS Semester 1 Review

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What is the proximal end of a long bone?

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The proximal end of a long bone is the end closest to the body's trunk, often involved in joint formation.

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What is the distal end of a long bone?

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The distal end of a long bone is the end farthest from the body's trunk, typically involved in articulation with other bones.

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What is hemopoiesis?

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Hemopoiesis is the process of blood cell formation, primarily occurring in the bone marrow.

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What connective tissue covers muscle fibers?

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The endomysium is the layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers.

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What are flat bones?

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Flat bones are thin and flattened bones, such as the skull, ribs, and sternum.

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What is the function of the orbicularis oculi muscle?

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The orbicularis oculi muscle allows you to close your eyes, squint, blink, and wink.

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What is the function of the orbicularis oris muscle?

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The orbicularis oris muscle closes the mouth and protrudes the lips, often referred to as the 'kissing' muscle.

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What is the role of the diaphysis in long bones?

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The diaphysis is the shaft of a long bone, providing structural support and housing the medullary cavity.

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What is the epimysium?

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The epimysium is the connective tissue layer that surrounds an entire muscle.

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What is the perimysium?

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The perimysium is the connective tissue that surrounds bundles of muscle fibers (fascicles).