Anatomy Fall Semester Exam Review

Front

Which system is responsible for rapid, short term communication?

Back

Nervous system

Front

What is the ability to shorten forcibly called?

Back

Contractility

Front

Identify the muscle associated with letter AD.

Back

Soleus

Front

Which fracture is most likely to occur from a fall with an outstretched arm?

Back

Colles' fracture (distal radius fracture)

Front

Identify the bone structure associated with letter C.

Back

Spongy bone

Front

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

Back

Support, protection, and movement of the body.

Front

What is the role of the endocrine system?

Back

Regulates long-term processes through hormones.

Front

Define extensibility in muscle tissue.

Back

The ability of a muscle to be stretched.

Front

What does elasticity refer to in muscle tissue?

Back

The ability of a muscle to return to its original shape after being stretched.

Front

What is excitability in the context of muscle tissue?

Back

The ability of a muscle to respond to stimuli.