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Anatomy Test W09D02
Bones - Curless
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 4
10/27/2009

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What are hox genes?
Definition
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.
Term
What are the two major groups of vertebrates?
Definition
fish and tetrapods
Term
What do all tetrapods have?
Definition
a single upper bone and two lower in their limbs
Term
What are homologous bones?
Definition
same history, but not necessarily the same function. Ex some birds fly and some don’t.
Term
What are analogous bones?
Definition
similar functions, but different histories. Ex birds have wings and so do insects.
Term
When do limb buds start to develop from the mesenchyme?
Definition
around 4 weeks
Term
Where does ossification begin?
Definition
In the center and works its way out.
Term
When do fingers form? when are they recognizable?
Definition
Day 45. Day 56.
Term
What bones are in the pectoral girdle?
Definition
scapula and clavicle
Term
What bones are in the pelvic girdle?
Definition
ilium, ischium, pubis
Term
What are the important parts of the scapula?
Definition
acromian process, coracoid process, blade
Term
What is the epiphyses?
Definition
The end of a bone
Term
What is the diaphysis?
Definition
The long shaft of a bone
Term
What is the epiphyseal line?
Definition
Where the bone stopped growing and the cartilage disappeared.
Term
What does the bottom of the humerus look like?
Definition
Little toes - condyles and trochea.
Term
What does the bottom of the femur look like?
Definition
two big toes
Term
Which has more motion - the radius or the ulna?
Definition
The radius
Term
Which bones have a styloid process?
Definition
radius, ulna, skull
Term
What bones are in the pelvic girdle?
Definition
ilium, ischium, pubis
Term
What is the obterator foramen?
Definition
The big hole where the femur articulates
Term
What is the difference in angle btw a male pelvis and a female pelvis?
Definition
the male angle is acute and the female is obtuse.
Term
What are the important markings on the femur?
Definition
greater and lesser trochanter, head, condyles. Everything medial is on the inside and lateral is n the outside.
Term
What bone bears almost all of your weight?
Definition
tibia
Term
What is the bottom of the tibia called?
Definition
The malleolus
Term
What are the types of synovial joints?
Definition
gliding (clavicle), hinge (ulna/humerus), pivot (atlas/axis), ellipsoid (carpals/radius), saddle (thumb), ball and socket (shoulder)
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