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Anatomy
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10/04/2012

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Term
arises from keratinocytes of the stratum spinosum
tends to grow rapidly and METASTASIZE to adjacent lymph nodes
complete cure
Definition
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Term
most dangerous
malignant
cancer of melanocytes
Definition
melanoma
Term
least malignant
most common cancer
full cure 99% cases
Definition
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Term
the Hyoid bone articulates with what other bone
Definition
none
Term
remodeling
Definition
is results of Appostional Growth
Term
longitudinal growth
Definition
is results of epiphyseal plate
Term
when is ossification complete
Definition
after birth
Term
in what bone is the foramen magnum found
Definition
occipital bone
Term
floating ribs
Definition
11-12
Term
false ribs
Definition
8-12
Term
true ribs
Definition
1-7
Term
the function of the primary and secondary curvatures is to
Definition
center the body's weight over the pelvis for walking/running
Term
name the structural unit of compact bone which has osteocytes, lamelle, central canal
Definition
the osteon
Term
flat bones are formed by what ossification process
Definition
intramembraneous
Term
most long bones are formes by what ossification process
Definition
endochondral
Term
Hyaline Cartilage
Definition
is the forerunner of long bones
Term
name the outer membrane of the bone which supplies the bone with blood vessels, nerves, osteoblasts cells
Definition
periosteum
Term
lining of the medullary cavity (marrow)
Definition
endosteum
Term
what is the formation of blood cells from red bone marrow
Definition
hematopoiesis
Term
the organic (protein) portion of the bone matrix is known as
Definition
osteoid
Term
what term refers to layers of bone matrix
Definition
lamelle
Term
bone builders
Definition
osteoblasts
Term
bone destroyers (crunchers)
Definition
osteoclast
Term
in which stage of life do all bone have red marrow
Definition
fetal/newborn
Term
adipose tissue makes up most of what type of bone marrow
Definition
yellow bone marrow
Term
the internal spongy bone layer of flat bones is referred to as
Definition
diploe
Term
Appendicular skeleton is compased of
Definition
any bone that is attached
Term
axial skeleton is composed of
Definition
head
spinal column
rib cage
Term
which neck of the humerous is often broken
Definition
surgical neck
Term
where is the "pituitary gland" housed
Definition
Sella turcica
Term
what sutures seperates the frontal bone from the parietal bones
Definition
coronal suture
Term
what suture seperates the parietal bones
Definition
sagittal suture
Term
what suture seperates the parietal bones from the occipital bone
Definition
lambdoidal suture
Term
the outer protective layer of the skin is composed of
Definition
stratified squamous epithelium
(filled with keratin)
Term
for all human beings the amount of melanocytes per sq. inch of skin is about
Definition
equal in all regardless of race
Term
what type of "modified" sweat glands release proteins, calcium ions, lipids
Definition
mammary glands
Term
first degree burn
Definition
only epidermis is burned
Term
second degree burn
Definition
epidermis & part of the dermis
blisters form
healing 2-3 days
Term
third degree burn
Definition
both epidermis & dermis
skin graft
Term
what is used to determine quickly the amount of liquid lost based on the amount of surface area burned
Definition
rules of nines
Term
most common type of cell found in the epidermis is
Definition
keratinocytes
Term
what protein is found in these cells which "waterproofing" the skin?
Definition
keratin
Term
liver disorder allowing bilirobin to enter the blood stream; causes a "yellow" appearance to skin, white eyes
Definition
Jaundice
Term
causes a "bronze or metallic" appearance
Definition
Addison Disease
Term
a bluish color appears because of increase in carbon dioxide and a decrease in oxygen
Definition
Cyanosis
Term
Arrector Pili Muscles attached to the hair form ------ ------- under the skin as the contract
Definition
goose bumps
Term
the presence of what sex harmone has an affect on male hair baldness
Definition
testosterone
Term
layers superficial to deep
Definition
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum granulosum
startum spinosum
sratum basale
Term
which layer of the skin is avascular
Definition
epidermis
Term
what specialized cell found in the epidermis is part of the immune system
Definition
langerhans
Term
where are the Meissner's Corpuscle located and what is their function
Definition
dermal papilla

light touch
Term
where are the Pacinian Corpuscles located and their function
Definition
deep in the Dermis

Deep pressure
Term
what layers of the skin functions as a barrier for chemicals, water, and other substances
Definition
epidrmis
Term
dermis is made up of 2 layers
Definition
papillary
reticular
Term
what layer of the skin do we find "sweat glands" and which type is part of the thermoregulation process
Definition
dermis
eccrine
Term
ear-waxed is made by what type of glands
Definition
ceruminous
Term
which type of "sweat glands" provide food for bacteria which results in "body odor"
Definition
apocrine
Term
abnormal bone formation irregular palcement of spongy and compact bone
Definition
Paget's Disease
Term
bones are poorly mineralized and soft. Deformed on weight bearing;
lack of vitamen D/ or calcium in diet
Definition
Osteomalacia/rickets
Term
bone are porous and thin but compostion is normal
typically found in post-menopausal
females
Definition
Osteoporosis
Term
designed to absorb shock
Definition
Invertebral disk
Term
very dense and has short blunt spinous processes
Definition
Lumbar
Term
forms the vestigial (rudimentary) tail
Definition
Coccyx
Term
what articulates with the ribs
Definition
Thoracic
Term
nod "no"
Definition
Axis
Term
nod "yes"
Definition
Atlas
Term
abnornmal lateral curvature
Definition
Scoliosis
Term
exaggerated Lumbar curvature
can be caused by pregnancy or obesity
Definition
Lordosis
Term
(hunchback)exaggerated Thoracic curvature (primary) can be caused by Osteoporosis
Definition
Kyphosis
Term
what vertebrae articulates with Occipital Condyles
Definition
Atlas C1
Term
In what area of long bones does Secondary Ossification occur
Definition
Epiphyses
Term
In what area of Long Bones does Primary Ossification occur
Definition
Diaphysis
Term
sweat glands that are not important in thermoregulation are
Definition
Apocrine
secrets- water, salt, urea, proteins, lipids
found in Axillary and Genital area
Term
sweat glands which are important in thermoregulation are
Definition
Eccrine
secretes- water, salt, urea
all over the body
Term
pinkish hue of individuals with fair skin is a result of ------- being present near the surface of the skin
Definition
hemoglobin
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