Integumentary System: Exam 2 Study Guide

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Which type of tissue primarily composes the epidermis?

  • Simple cuboidal epithelium
  • Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium (correct)
  • Adipose connective tissue
  • Transitional epithelium

Which epidermal cell type is the most abundant?

  • Melanocytes
  • Dendritic cells (Langerhans cells)
  • Tactile cells (Merkel cells)
  • Keratinocytes (correct)

What is the primary function of keratin?

  • Providing a tough, protective barrier (correct)
  • Facilitating immune responses in the skin
  • Producing skin pigmentation
  • Acting as a sensory receptor for touch

What is the primary function of melanocytes?

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Melanin protects DNA skin cells by which mechanism?

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What is the function of dendritic (Langerhans) cells in the epidermis?

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Tactile (Merkel) cells are responsible for which function?

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Which layer is not part of the epidermis?

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What is the order of the epidermal layers from superficial to deep?

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In which type of skin is the stratum lucidum found?

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Which epidermal layer is not present in thin skin?

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Which of the following occurs in the stratum basale?

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Which of the following components are found in the stratum spinosum?

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What characterizes cells in the stratum granulosum?

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What type of cells are found in the stratum corneum?

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Approximate thickness occupies what proportion of the epidermis?

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Which effect does constant sun exposure have on the stratum corneum?

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What type of tissue primarily composes the dermis?

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How is the dermis best described in terms of the presence or absence of blood vessels?

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What are the two main regions of the dermis?

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Which type of connective tissue is found in the papillary region of the dermis?

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Which type of connective tissue is found in the reticular region of the dermis?

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What effect does carotene have on skin color?

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Hemoglobin has which effect of skin color?

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What does pallor typically indicate?

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Yellowing of the skin indicates what?

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Which of the following could be signaled by a bronze skin color?

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What is another common name for the hypodermis?

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What type of tissue is primarily found in the hypodermis?

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What type of cells are found in hair?

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What structure causes hair to stand up straight?

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Fine nonpigmented hair is what?

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Longer hair of the eyebrows and scalp is what?

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What is the function of the nail matrix?

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Another name for sweat glands is what?

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Which glands play a main role in thermoregulation?

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Sebum protects against bacterial growth because it is made of what?

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What kind of protection does keratin protection in keratinized stratified squamous cells describe?

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How does the integumentary cool the body?

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Which factor is assessed by the 'B' in the ABCDE rule for detecting melanoma?

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In a third-degree burn, what characteristic is observed due to nerve ending damage?

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Exposure to constant sun leads to friction in the stratum corneum. What does this friction stimulate?

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Why might a doctor check for border irregularity when examining a mole?

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Which of the following best illustrates how the integumentary system uses blood vessel diameter to maintain body temperature?

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What is the main function of melanin produced by melanocytes?

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How does the integumentary system's function as a blood reservoir contribute to overall homeostasis?

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Which of the following describes the process of hair production?

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How does the integumentary system facilitate excretion?

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How are nutrients supplied to the epidermis, considering it is avascular?

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Which combination of factors determines skin color?

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The dermis is primarily composed of which type of tissue?

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If a patient's skin appears bronze, which condition could the patient be experiencing?

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In which of the following locations would you find vellus hair?

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Which of the following describes the primary function of eccrine sweat glands?

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Sebum is released into hair follicles to perform what function?

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Which of the following describes a potential effect of sensible perspiration?

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What is the role of osteocalcin in bone tissue?

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In what way does the axial skeleton provide support?

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Which characteristic is unique to cervical vertebrae?

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What type of cartilage makes intervertebral discs?

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What is the role of perforating canals in bone?

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If a long bone is fractured such that the epiphysis separates from the diaphysis, which part of the bone has been affected?

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Which type of bone marking is a site of muscle or ligament attachment?

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How does the remodeling of bone after a fracture aid in restoring bone strength and structure?

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Which of the following explains why a fracture of the hyoid bone is relatively uncommon?

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Which structure is essential for the 'yes' motion of the head?

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How does the greater pelvic brim in females aid in childbirth?

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What is the primary role of ligaments in synovial joints?

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What functional purpose do bags of lubricant called bursae serve near synovial joints?

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Why is the hip joint stronger and more stable than the shoulder joint?

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Which movement occurs at pivot joints?

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Considering the roles of osteoblasts and osteoclasts, which of the following physiological responses would be most important for increasing bone density?

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How might a reduction in cell division affect the integumentary system?

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What is happening in the skin when a bruise appears?

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How do keratinized stratified squamous epithelial cells primarily protect the body?

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How do dendritic cells respond to pathogens?

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Where is the epiphyseal line located in relation to the diaphysis?

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What is the primary function of bone markings?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the atlas (C1)?

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Which joints have the most flexibility?

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Which movement results from decreasing the angle of the ankle joint?

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Where would the doctor check for a sprain?

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Flashcards

What type of tissue is the epidermis?

Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.

Most common cells in the epidermis?

Keratinocytes

What is keratin?

Tough fibrous protein that protects the skin.

Melanocytes role in the epidermis?

Protect the skin from ultraviolet light damage.

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What does melanin do?

A pigment that helps to protect DNA skin cells from UV radiation by absorbing rays.

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Roles of dendritic (Langerhans) cells?

Macrophages that ingest foreign substances and activate immune system.

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Tactile (Merkel) cells responsible for?

Sensory receptor for touch.

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Epidermis layers (superficial to deep)?

Stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale.

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What type of Tissue is the Dermis?

Connective tissue with collagen and elastic fibers.

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What are the two regions of the dermis?

Papillary and reticular region.

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Tissue in the papillary region?

Loose areolar connective tissue.

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Connective tissue in the reticular region?

Dense irregular connective tissue and scattered adipose tissue.

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What effect does carotene have on skin color?

Yellow to orange pigment found in certain plant foods like carrots.

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What is hemoglobin?

Protein in an erythrocyte (RBC) that carries respiratory gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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Lack of hemoglobin term and cause?

Cyanosis due to poorly oxygenated blood.

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What is jaundice?

It is a yellowing of the skin that could indicate liver disorder.

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Another name for hypodermis?

Subcutaneous layer

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Describe the structure of hair

Flexible strands produced by hair follicles.

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What type of cells are in hair?

Dead keratinized epidermal cells.

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What is the cuticle of hair?

Outermost layer, formed from single layer of cells that overlap each other like shingles on a roof.

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Structure of a hair follicle?

Cells fold down from the epidermal surface into the dermis.

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What makes hair stand up (piloerection)?

Arrector pili muscle, contraction of this muscle causes goosebumps.

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Two types of human hair?

Vellus and terminal hair.

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What are nails?

Scalelike modification of the epidermis that forms a clear surface of the distal part of the finder or toe.

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3 regions of a nail?

Free edge, nail plate or body, and a proximal root.

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What type of tissue is hypodermis?

Loose areolar connective tissue and adipose tissue.

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What is the cuticle?

Skin fold around the nail.

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What are sweat glands called?

Sudoriferous glands.

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Function of eccrine/merocrine glands?

Play a role in thermoregulation (via thermoregulation), most numerous glands; excrete waste products.

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Function of the ceruminous glands?

Modified sweat glands that secretes earwax.

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What are oil glands called?

Sebaceous glands.

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What do sebaceous glands produce?

Oil (sebum).

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What is found in the dermis?

Epidermis, vascular, nerves.

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Functions of the integumentary system?

Protection, thermoregulation, cutaneous sensation, metabolic functions, blood reservoir, and excretion.

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Types of protection integument offers?

Chemical, physical, and biological.

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How does integument exhibit cutaneous sensation?

Receptors for cutaneous sensation include external receptors (Merkel cells in the epidermis, Meissner's corpuscles and free nerve endings in the dermal papillae), Pacinian corpuscles in the reticular later of the dermis which are activated by deep pressure.

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What are the metabolic integumentary functions?

Vitamin D requires activation of a precursor molecule in the skin by UV light and is produced from cholesterol.

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Types of skin cancers?

Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.

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ABCDE rule: What does 'A' stand for?

Asymmetry to see if two sides of the pigmented spot or mole do not match.

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What is a burn?

Tissue damage caused by heat, electricity, radiation, or chemicals.

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Location of tactile cells?

Tactile cells and Meissner's corpuscles are in the dermal papillae, Pacinian corpuscles are in the reticular dermis.

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Missing thin skin layer?

A layer absent in thin skin.

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Cells in stratum basale?

Single row of keratinocyte stem cells undergoing mitosis.

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Cells in stratum spinosum?

Contains melanin granules and dendritic cells.

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Cells in stratum granulosum?

One to five layers; drastic keratinocyte change.

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Cells in stratum corneum?

20-30 layers of keratinized epithelial cells.

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Thickness of stratum corneum?

Three-quarters of the epidermis thickness.

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Sun effect on stratum corneum?

Friction stimulates callus in this layer.

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Hemoglobin effect on skin color?

Causes reddened skin called erythema.

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What does erythema indicate?

Fever, hypertension, inflammation, or allergy.

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Pallor, what does it indicate?

Unhealthy pale appearance; possibly anemia, low blood pressure, or shock.

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Bronze skin color indicates?

Metallic appearance, possibly Addison's disease.

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Bruise indicates?

Blood escaped from circulation, clotted beneath skin.

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What is the hair bulb?

The deep end of the hair follicle, surrounded by hair follicle receptor, or root hair plexus.

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Name for the center of hair bulb?

Center with capillaries and nutrients for hair growth.

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What is the hair matrix?

Actively dividing area of the hair bulb that produces the hair.

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Type of vellus hair?

Fine nonpigmented hair.

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Where is vellus hair found?

Children and adult females.

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Type of terminal hair?

Course hair.

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Where terminal hair is found?

Longer eyebrows and scalp hair.

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What is the nail matrix?

Part of the nail and responsible for nail growth.

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Types of sudoriferous glands?

Eccrine or merocrine, apocrine, ceruminous, and mammary glands.

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Function of apocrine glands?

Begin to function at puberty, don't thermoregulate, play a role in odor.

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Location of apocrine glands?

Axillary and anogenital region.

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Function of mammary glands?

Modified sweat glands that secrete milk.

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What does sebum protect against?

Protect against bacterial growth, prevent water loss, and inhibit bacterial growth.

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What is sebum made of?

Mixture of triglycerides, cholesterol, proteins, and inorganic salts.

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Where is sebum released?

Empties into the hair follicles.

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What is acne?

Inflammation of sebaceous glands caused by bacteria which thrive in the lipid-rich sebum.

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How integument cools?

Dermal blood vessels dilate, blood moves to surface, water leaves body.

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How integument heats body?

Dermal blood vessels constrict, blood moves to deeper tissues, muscles contract.

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How does integument function as blood reservoir?

Dermal vascular supply holds about 5% of body's entire blood volume.

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What the integument excretes?

Water, electrolytes, fatty acids, lactic acid and nitrogen compounds.

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What is the ABCDE rule?

It is a way to determine if a blemish on the skin suggests that you should see a doctor.

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ABCDE rule: E stand for?

Evolving is whether a spot or mole is changing in size, shape, or color.

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What is the Rule of Nines?

Body is broken into 11 sections, each is 9% surface (except genitals, which are 1%).

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Partial thickness burns?

First and second-degree burns.

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What is a first-degree burn?

Damages only the epidermis.

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What is a second-degree burn

Damages the epidermis and dermis.

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Study Notes

  • Study guide for Exam 2
  • Covers Chapters 5-8
  • No diagrams will be on the lecture exams, diagrams will be on the lab exams

Integumentary System - Chapter 5

  • The epidermis consists of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.
  • Keratinocytes are the most common cells in the epidermis.
  • Keratin is a tough fibrous protein that protects the skin.
  • Melanocytes protect skin from ultraviolet light damage.
  • Melanin is a pigment that protects DNA skin cells from UV radiation by absorbing rays.
  • Dendritic (Langerhans) cells are macrophages that ingest foreign substances and activate the immune system.
  • Tactile (Merkel) cells are sensory receptors for touch.
  • Types of tactile cells include:
  • Free nerve endings
  • Merkel cells
  • Meissner's corpuscles in the dermal papillae
  • Pacinian corpuscles in the reticular layer of the dermis
  • Layers of the epidermis from superficial to deep:
  • Stratum corneum
  • Stratum lucidum
  • Stratum granulosum
  • Stratum spinosum
  • Stratum basale
  • Stratum lucidum is missing from thin skin. Thick skin contains stratum lucidum
  • Cells in the stratum basale are a single row of keratinocyte stem cells undergoing mitosis.
  • The stratum spinosum contains melanin granules and dendritic cells.
  • The stratum granulosum has 1-5 layers of epidermal cells where keratinocyte appearance changes drastically.
  • The stratum corneum has 20-30 layers of keratinized epithelial cells.
  • The stratum corneum makes up three-quarters of the epidermis thickness.
  • Constant sun exposure leads to friction and callus formation in the stratum corneum
  • The dermis consists of connective tissue with collagen and elastic fibers
  • The dermis is vascular.
  • The dermis has a papillary and reticular region.
  • The papillary region contains loose areolar connective tissue.
  • The reticular region contains dense irregular connective tissue and scattered adipose tissue.
  • Carotene provides a yellow to orange pigment found in plant foods like carrots.
  • Carotene accumulates in the stratum corneum and adipose tissue
  • Hemoglobin causes reddened skin called erythema, indicating fever, hypertension, inflammation, or allergy.
  • Hemoglobin is a protein in an erythrocyte (RBC) that carries respiratory gases, like oxygen and carbon dioxide.
  • Cyanosis is a lack of hemoglobin due to poorly oxygenated blood.
  • Pallor, an unhealthy pale appearance, may signify anemia, low blood pressure, or shock.
  • Jaundice, yellowing of the skin, may indicate a liver disorder.
  • A bronze skin color indicates a metallic appearance and can be a sign of Addison's disease.
  • A bruise indicates blood has escaped from circulation and clotted beneath the skin.
  • The hypodermis is also known as the subcutaneous layer.
  • The hypodermis consists of loose areolar connective tissue and adipose tissue.
  • The hypodermis is deep to the dermis, and not technically part of the skin.
  • Hair consists of flexible strands produced by hair follicles.
  • Hair contains dead keratinized epidermal cells.
  • The hair shaft is the portion of hair in which keratinization is complete.
  • The hair root is where keratinization is still ongoing, deep within the follicle.
  • A hair root plexus is a knot of sensory nerve endings surrounding the hair follicle.
  • The three layers of hair are:
  • Medulla
  • Cortex
  • Cuticle
  • The medulla is the core with large cells and air spaces, absent in fine hairs.
  • The cortex is a bulky layer surrounding the medulla and consists of flattened cells.
  • The cuticle is the outermost layer formed by a single layer of cells that overlap like shingles on a roof.

Hair Follicles

  • Cells fold down from the epidermal surface into the dermis
  • The hair bulb is the deep end of the hair follicle, surrounded by a hair follicle receptor, or root hair plexus.
  • The hair papilla is the center of the hair bulb containing capillaries and nutrients for growth.
  • The hair matrix is the actively dividing area of the hair bulb that produces hair.
  • A reduction in cell division causes hair loss
  • The arrector pili muscle causes the hair to stand up straight (piloerection), causing goosebumps when contracted.
  • The 2 types of hair humans have throughout their lifetime are:
  • Vellus
  • Terminal
  • Vellus hair is fine nonpigmented hair found in children and adult females.
  • Terminal hair is course hair found as longer hair of the eyebrows and scalp.
  • Nails are a scalelike modification of the epidermis that forms a clear surface of the distal finger or toe.
  • The 3 regions of a nail are:
  • Free edge
  • Nail plate or body
  • Proximal root
  • The nail bed is the deepest layer of the epidermis.
  • The nail matrix is part of the nail and responsible for nail growth.
  • The cuticle is a skin fold around the nail.

Glands of the Skin

  • Sweat glands are called sudoriferous glands.
  • Types of sudoriferous glands include:
  • Eccrine or merocrine glands
  • Apocrine glands
  • Ceruminous glands
  • Mammary glands
  • Eccrine or merocrine glands function in thermoregulation, excrete waste products and are numerous excluding the axillary and anogenital region.
  • Apocrine glands function at puberty under hormonal influence, contribute to odor, and are located in the axillary and anogenital region.
  • Ceruminous glands are modified sweat glands that secrete earwax in the axillary region and the anogenital region.
  • Mammary glands are modified sweat glands that secrete milk.
  • Oil glands are called sebaceous glands and produce oil (sebum).
  • Sebum protects against bacterial growth, water loss, and inhibits bacterial growth, it is a mixture of triglycerides, cholesterol, proteins, and inorganic salts.
  • Sebum is released into the hair follicles.
  • Acne is inflammation of sebaceous glands caused by bacteria which thrive in the lipid-rich sebum.

Integumentary system functions

  • Protection
  • Thermoregulation
  • Cutaneous sensation
  • Metabolic functions
  • Blood reservoir
  • Excretion
  • The integumentary system offers chemical, physical, and biological protection.
  • Chemical protection occurs via the acid mantle, skin secretions, and melanin.
  • Physical protection is keratin protection in keratinized stratified squamous epithelial cells.
  • Biological protection comes from the immune system from dendritic (Langerhans) cells and macrophages in the dermis.
  • Thermoregulation occurs via eccrine sweat glands producing sweat.
  • Sensible perspiration is sweat visible on the skin as drops.
  • Insensible perspiration is sweat that evaporates immediately from the skin.
  • The integumentary system cools the body via dermal blood vessels that dilate.
  • Dermal blood vessels constrict to retain heat keeping blood in deeper tissues and skeletal muscles can contract to generate heat for the body.

Cutaneous Sensation

  • The integumentary system exhibits cutaneous sensation.
  • Receptors for cutaneous sensation include:
    • Merkel cells in the epidermis
    • Meissner's corpuscles
    • Free nerve endings in the dermal papillae
    • Pacinian corpuscles in the reticular layer of the dermis which are activated by deep pressure
  • Metabolic functions include:
    • Vitamin D requires activation of a precursor molecule in the skin by UV light.
    • It is produced from cholesterol
  • The integumentary system functions as a blood reservoir.
  • Dermal vascular supply holds about 5% of the body's entire blood volume.
  • The integumentary system excretes water, electrolytes, fatty acids, lactic acid, and nitrogen compounds (ammonia, urea, and uric acid).
  • The 3 types of skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.
  • Basal cell carcinoma is the least malignant, most common, and does not metastasize.
  • Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer.
  • Melanoma is the most severe type of skin cancer and will readily metastasize.
  • The ABCDE rule determines if a blemish on the skin suggests you should see a doctor.
  • A stands for Asymmetry; check if two sides of the pigmented spot or mole do not match.
  • B stands for Border irregularity, determining if the borders of the lesion exhibit indentation.
  • C stands for Color; check if the pigmented spot contains several colors.
  • D stands for Diameter, determines if the spot is larger than 6 mm in diameter.
  • E stands for Evolving, to determine if a spot or mole is changing in size, shape, or color.
  • A burn is tissue damage caused by heat, electricity, radiation, or chemicals.
  • The Rule of Nines divides the body into 11 sections with each section representing 9% of body surface (except genitals, which account for 1%).
  • Partial thickness burns are first or second-degree burns.
  • A first-degree burn damages only the epidermis.
  • A second-degree burn damages the epidermis and dermis.
  • Second-degree burns cause blisters due to fluid filled pockets between the epidermis and dermis.
  • Full thickness burns are third-degree burns.
  • A third-degree burn means the entire skin thickness is burnt, no edema, and no initial pain because nerve endings are destroyed.
  • The first major threat with burns is dehydration due to an extreme loss of fluids.
  • Infection is the leading cause of death for burn patients.
  • Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition with raised, reddened epidermal patches covered with silvery scales that itch or burn, crack, and sometimes bleed or become infected.
  • Albinism is an inherited condition in which melanocytes do not synthesize melanin.
  • Alopecia is the absence of hair from areas where it would normally occur.
  • Boils and carbuncles mean inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands in which an infection has spread to underlying cutaneous tissue.
  • Cold sores (fever blisters) are small fluid-filled blisters that itch or hurt.
  • Rosacea is a chronic skin eruption produced by dilated small blood vessels of the face, particularly the nose and cheeks.

Bones and Skeletal Tissues - Chapter 6

  • The 3 types of cartilage are:
  • Hyaline
  • Elastic
  • Fibrocartilage
  • Hyaline cartilage is located at articular surfaces, costal joints that join ribs to the sternum, respiratory cartilages which include the thyroid and cricoid cartilage ,and tracheal cartilage .
  • Elastic cartilage is located in the external ear and epiglottis.
  • Fibrocartilage is located in the Meniscus, intervertebral disc, and pubic symphysis.
  • Cartilage grows via appositional and interstitial growth
  • Appositional growth secretes new matrix on the external face of existing cartilage tissue (bones increasing in diameter/width).
  • Interstitial growth divides lacunae-bound chondrocytes and it secretes a new matrix within (bones increasing in length at epiphyseal plate).
  • The functions of bones are:
  • Support
  • Protection
  • Movement
  • Mineral and growth factor storage
  • Blood cell formation
  • Triglyceride storage
  • Hormone production
  • The skeletal system provides support via the axial skeleton, which provides a framework that supports the body and cradles soft organs.
  • The skeletal system protects via the axial skeleton:
  • Cranial bones protect the skull
  • Vertebrae surround the spinal cord
  • The rib cage protects vital organs of the thorax.
  • The skeletal system helps facilitate movement via the appendicular skeleton which attaches to skeletal muscles ,anchors the bones and acts as levers to enable body movement.
  • The skeletal system stores minerals and growth factors.
  • Calcium
  • Phosphate
  • Lipids (fat) are stored in bone cavities.
  • Osteocalcin helps to regulate insulin secretion.
  • Flat bones are thin, flattened and usually a bit curved and include the:
  • sternum
  • scapulae
  • ribs
  • most skull bones
  • Irregular bones are complex, asymmetrical and do not fit into any other category. Examples are vertebrae, and coxal (hip bones).
  • Short bones are roughly cube shaped e.g. sesamoid (patella), carpals (wrist), and tarsals (ankles).
  • Long bones are longer than they are wide and include the:
  • Humerus
  • Ulna
  • Radius
  • Metacarpals
  • Phalanges (fingers)
  • Femur
  • Tibia
  • Fibula
  • Metatarsal
  • Phalanges (feet)
  • The 2 types of bone are compact and spongy.
  • Compact bone is the dense outer layer of every bone that appears smooth and solid (also referred to as lamellar bone).
  • Spongy bone is trabecular or woven contains an irregular latticework.
  • The diaphysis is the shaft of the bone that forms the long axis of the bone which contains the marrow cavity.
  • The epiphysis is the expanded end of long bone ends that articulates with other bones.
  • The epiphyseal plate is the layer of hyaline cartilage that allows the diaphysis to grow in length.
  • The epiphyseal line is the remnant of the epiphyseal plate and it's located between the epiphysis and the diaphysis.
  • The periosteum is the fibrous double layered outer membrane covering the surface of a bone and is involved in making the bone grow in width.
  • Sharpey's (perforating) fibers are collagen fibers that anchor the periosteum's fibrous layers to the bone.
  • The nutrient foramen is the opening in the periosteum of nerve fibers and blood vessels.
  • The endosteum is the inner membrane that lines the marrow cavity and covers the trabeculae.
  • Hematopoietic tissue is red marrow found in the medullary cavity that becomes yellow as we age.
  • Bone markings provide sites of attachment for muscles, ligaments, and tendons, joint surfaces, and openings for blood vessels and nerves.
  • There are 3 different groups of bone markings:
  • Projections
  • Joint Projections
  • Depressions and Openings

Bone Markings

  • A tuberosity is a large, rounded projection (e.g., ischial tuberosity).
  • A crest is a prominent narrow ridge on a bone (e.g., iliac crest)
  • A trochanter is a very large, blunt, irregularly shaped process (e.g. greater and lesser trochanter).
  • A line is a narrow ridge of bone (e.g. intertrochanteric line).
  • A tubercle is a small rounded projection or process (e.g. adductor tubercle).
  • An epicondyle is a raised area on or above a condyle (e.g. medial epicondyle).
  • A spine is a sharp, slender, often pointed projection (e.g. ischial spine).
  • A process is any bony prominence (e.g. spinous process).
  • The head of the bone is a bony expansion carried on a narrow neck (e.g. head of rib).
  • A facet is a smooth, nearly flat articular surface (e.g. facet of rib).
  • A condyle is a rounded articular projection (e.g. mandibular condyle).
  • A ramus is an armlike bar of bone (e.g. mandibular ramus).
  • A groove is a furrow (e.g. mandibular groove).
  • A fissure is a narrow, slit-like opening (e.g. superior orbital fissure).
  • A foramen is an opening or hole in a bone for blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments (e.g. foramen magnum).
  • A notch is an indentation at the edge of a structure (e.g. lesser sciatic notch).
  • A meatus is a tube-like passageway in a bone (e.g. external acoustic meatus).
  • A sinus is a cavity within a bone, filled with air and lined with mucous membrane (e.g. frontal sinus).
  • A fossa is a shallow, basin-like depression, often serving as an articular surface (e.g. olecranon fossa).
  • The three important bone cells are:
  • Osteoblasts
  • Osteoclasts
  • Osteocytes
  • Osteoblasts are bone-forming cells that secrete bone matrix and are responsible for calcium deposition.
  • Osteocytes are "spider-shaped" mature bone cells.
  • Osteocytes regulate bone remodeling, maintain calcium and phosphate homeostasis, and preserve the bony matrix.
  • Osteoclasts are bone dissolving cells responsible for bone resorption.
  • Osteoclasts secrete lysosomal enzymes that break down the organic matrix and acids that convert calcium salts to a soluble form for removal.
  • The osteon or Haversian system is the structural unit of compact bone that contains tubes of bone matrix referred to as lamella and is organized along lines of stress.
  • Lamellae are aligned parallel to the axis of the bone.
  • Lacunae are cavities or spaces in the compact bone structure that houses the osteocytes.
  • Canaliculi are tiny canals to connect osteocytes to transport nutrients and waste to and from the cells.
  • The central canal (or Haversian canal) contains blood vessels in the center of an osteon, that provide blood vessels and nerves to the bone.
  • Perforating canals (or Volkmann's canals) lie at right angles to the central canals, allowing blood vessels to enter the bone from the periosteum.
  • Osteoid is the organic part of the matrix produced by osteoblasts.
  • Ossification is the term for bone growth and bone development.
  • The 2 types of ossification that occur during prenatal bone development are endochondral and intramembranous ossification.
  • During endochondral ossification, bone develops replacing hyaline cartilage model in fetal development.
  • Forms all bones below the base of the skull except clavicle.
  • The primary ossification center is in the diaphysis, and the secondary ossification center is in the epiphysis.
  • The bone collar forms at the beginning of endochondral ossification around the diaphysis.
  • During intramembranous ossification, bone develops from a fibrous membrane.
  • Forms flat cranial bones of the skull and clavicles.
  • Postnatal bone growth occurs during infancy and youth (interstitial bone growth that occurs at the epiphyseal growth).
  • The epiphyseal plate transforms and is replaced by bone cells.
  • Bone remodeling involves bone deposition and bone resorption processes.
  • New bone is created and mineralized by osteoblasts.
  • Bone remodeling is triggered by mechanical signals (exercise and gravitational forces) and blood calcium levels.
  • Osteoblast activity facilitates bone deposition.
  • The hormone calcitonin, from the thyroid gland, stimulates osteoblast activity.
  • Osteoclast activity cause bone resorption.
  • The hormone PTH, from the parathyroid gland, stimulates osteoclast activity.
  • Fracture is the term for a break in a bone.
  • A simple or closed fracture occurs when the broken bone doesn't penetrate the skin.
  • A compound or open fracture occurs when the broken bone penetrates the skin.
  • A comminuted fracture occurs when the bone fragments into three or more pieces.
  • A compression fracture occurs when the bone is crushed.
  • A spiral fracture occurs when ragged breaks occur when excessive twisting forces are applied to the bone.
  • An epiphyseal fracture is the epiphysis separates from the diaphysis along the epiphyseal plate.
  • A depressed fracture occurs when a broken bone portion is pressed inward.
  • A greenstick fracture occurs when the bone breaks incompletely, similar to the way a green twig breaks.

Steps of Bone Repair

  1. Hematoma forms.
  • Blood vessels are torn and hemorrhage (mass of clotted blood forms at the fracture site)
  1. Fibrocartilaginous callus forms
  • Soft callus (including newly formed collagen fibers) splints the broken bone.
  1. Bony callus forms
  • New trabeculae appear and convert fibrocartilaginous callus to bony (hard) callus
  1. Bone remodeling occurs.
  • Excess material is removed, and compact bones re laied down to reconstruct shaft walls.
  • Osteomalacia is a disease where the bones are poorly mineralized.
  • Rickets is a disease recognized by bowed legs and deformities of the pelvis in children; the children's version of osteomalacia.
  • Osteoporosis is when bone resorption outpaces bone deposition causing overall bone mass to be reduced; the major cause is decrease in estrogen levels.
  • Paget's Disease is excessive and haphazard bone deposit and resorption.
  • The skeleton consists of bones, cartilages occur in isolated areas, joints and ligaments that connect bones and reinforce joints.
  • There are 206 bones in the skeleton.
    • 80 bones are in the axial skeleton
    • 126 bones are in the appendicular skeleton.
  • The axial skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage.
    • Forms longitudinal axis of the body
    • Supports head, neck, and trunk
    • Protects brain, spinal cord, and organs in thorax.
  • There are 22 bones in the skull.
  • There are 8 cranial bones that:
  • Enclose and protect the fragile brain
  • Provide attachment sites for the head and neck muscles.
  • The cranial bones are:
  • Frontal (1)
  • Parietal (2)
  • Temporal (2)
  • Sphenoid (1)
  • Ethmoid (1).
  • The frontal forms the forehead contains paranasal sinuses.
  • The parietal bones form the superior and lateral aspects of the skull.
  • The occipital bone forms the posterior aspect and most of the base of the skull. The occipital bone's markings are the foramen magnum, occipital condyles, and external occipital protuberance.
  • The temporal bone forms the temple of the skull. The temporal bone markings are the zygomatic arch, mandibular fossa, external acoustic meatus, mastoid process, and styloid process.
  • The sphenoid bone is the keystone of the cranium and contains paranasal sinuses.
  • The sphenoid bone markings are the sella turcica, optic canals, greater wings, and lesser wings.
  • The ethmoid bone forms part of the nasal septum and lateral walls and roof of the nasal cavity and contains paranasal sinuses.
  • There are 14 facial bones that:
    • Form framework of the face
    • Contain cavities for special senses
    • Provide openings for air and food passage
    • Secure the teeth
    • Anchor facial muscles of expression.

Facial Bones

  • Nasal (2); forms the bridge of nose

  • Lacrimal (2); forms part of the medial orbit wall

  • Zygomatic (2); forms the cheek and part of the orbit

  • Inferior nasal concha (2); forms part of the lateral walls of nasal cavity

  • Mandible (1); lower jaw with teeth attached

  • Maxilla (2); upper jaw with teeth attached, contains paranasal sinuses

  • Palatine (2); posterior part of the hard palate

  • Vomer (1); inferior part of the nasal septum

  • The Bones that form the eye orbits are:

    • Frontal
    • Ethmoid
    • Lacrimal
    • Sphenoid
    • Maxilla
    • Zygomatic
  • The major sutures are:

    • Coronal
    • Sagittal
    • Squamous
    • Lambdoid
  • The coronal suture connects the frontal and two parietal bones.

  • The sagittal suture connects the two parietal bones.

  • The lambdoid suture connects the occipital and parietal bones.

  • Fontanelles are "soft spots" or membranous area between cranial bones in a fetus or newborn baby's skull. Fontanelles are:

    • Anterior
    • Posterior
    • Sphenoidal
    • Mastoid
  • The hyoid bone does not articulate with any other bone, as it is attached to cervical vertebrae with ligaments

  • There are 26 irregular bones found within the vertebral column

  • There are 7 cervical vertebrae. Markings found on this vertebrae are:

    • Intervertebral foramen for blood vessels
    • Spinal cord
    • Pedicle
    • Spinous process
    • Transverse foramen in the cervical region
  • The name for C1 is the Atlas:

    • Its vertebra does not have a body .
    • Allows you to move your head up and down
  • The name for C2 is the Axis:

  • vertebra has a den (odontoid process)

  • Allows for the atlas and skull to rotate the head

  • There are 12 thoracic vertebrae:

  • Has a den (odontoid process).

  • Articulates with ribs at rib tubercles

  • There are 5 lumbar vertebrae: -Provides the Thickest body because it does the most weight bearing

  • There 5 fused vertebrae in the sacrum:

  • Sacroiliac joint to articulate with hips

  • There 4 fused vertebrae in the coccyx:

    • The tailbone that is located at the base of the vertebral column that contains four unattached vertebrae
  • Intervertebral discs

  • Absorb shock via tissue between the vertebral bodies.

  • The intervertebral dics are .

  • A herniated disc is a condition that occurs when a disc is squeezed out of the intervertebral space to push on radiating nerves

  • The 2 types of vertebral curvatures are:

    • Primary
    • Secondary
  • Primary curvatures are thoracic and sacral that is Both are convex.

  • Secondary curvatures are cervical and lumbar that areBoth are concave".

  • The sternum is the breast bone:

    • Is located the manubrium
    • The middle main region of the sternum that is the body
  • And is the Xiphoid process

  • Most ribs connects to sternum and makes up most the thoracic cage

  • There 12 pair of ribs that connect together to the thoracic cage

  • There 7 pairs of true ribs:

  • attached to the sternum via the costal cartilage".

  • There are 5 pairs of false ribs

  • Where the last pairs are floating that are have no attachement to the sternum

  • There is no constal cartilage where floating ribs are located

  • Functions to protect vital organs

  • There floating ribs on each side

  • there found 11-12"

  • The scapula and clavicle make up the perctoral (shoulder) girdle

  • The bones include

    • coracoid process
    • Acr"
  • The scapula are shoulder joint glenoid cavity that allows for the head of the humerus to fit

  • The clavicle is a long and curved bone

    • It is connected to the acromion. -And sternum
  •   radius, ulna, carpals metacarpals that has a joint
      glenoid.
    

Bones of the Limbs

  • The humerus has a head that articulates with the glenoid cavity (fossa) of the scapula.
  • The humerus' bone markings are head, greater and lesser tubercle.
  • The radius is the lateral bone in the antebrachial region on the thumb side and articulates with the wrist bones.
  • The ulna is the medial bone in the antebrachial region on the pinky side.
  • The ulna markings are olecranon process with olecranon fossa of the humerus.
  • The carpals are
    • The pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate are for the wrist.
  • There are 5 metacarpals.
  • There are 14 phalanges. There 2 in the thumb (proximal and distal phalanx). The #2-5 are (proximal, middle, & distal digits"
  • The pelvic girdle is made
  • The pelvic includes an Ilium that superiory connects bone.And The Pubis (medially connected)
  • The ilium is the most superior bone of the pelvis
  • And what are those bone pelvis: ischium
  • most anterior of the pelvic -"Females has are largers."
  • The iliac is a bone that has a crest on its surface. Also, it has acetobulum/ of obturator
  • Bone Femur , of tibia, fibula tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges - ""Head connects "acetabulum ( largest) "" Connects to the Tibia There the 8 main area bones

the Metatarsals long bones (5 Metatarsals long) are also located

Also there are the Toe which digitize. And digits 2 &5

  • Abnormal In Curvature
  • What one is related to the Scoliosis curve?
  • thoracic = kyphosis
  • "Point of articulation between bones"
  • is how "points" that bone "meet"

Joints. (chapter: 8)

  • They are name After name of bone

  • structure include:

    • Fibrous
    • Cartilaginous
    • synovial
  • functionality of the skeletal" = Syna-,amphi-, - all types & -arthrotic

There are 2 main kinds of skeletal cavities:

  • One with a fluid filled- Synovial cavity

  • One is the bone without a fluid filled system - either one: Fibrous or Catilaginous

  • bones tissues are made by CT

  • ""Syna- ""

    • The joints is bones

Sutures -Gomphoses"

= ligamnets = Bones ligamenented by bone that have CT"

""cartilaginous Joint between Manibrium/RIb

  • "Movement"" "Amp-"- th-" joint

  • Joint

    • It have articular that has:
  • synovial -"ligaments"

  • Bone

lig"and There there those kinds/ catagories": ""NonAxial" A iala , And There

  • glide is used to move the bone on surface" ""

bones for the joint surfaces! "" Metacarpals""

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