Skin
What is the most external layer of the skin: the Epidermis or the Dermis?
Epidermis
How many pairs of ribs are there?
12
What bone is in the thigh?
Femur
What is the function of ligaments?
Connect bone to bone at joints
Where is the inguinal region of the body located?
The groin
What three pigments determine the color of the skin?
Melanin, carotene, hemoglobin
How many bones are there in the Axial Skeleton?
80
Scapula is the scientific name for
Shoulder blade
What type of cartilage is the most widespread?
Hyaline Cartilage
What does the axial portion of the body include?
Vertical axis of body (skull, vertebrae, pelvis)
What are the two layers of the dermis?
Papillary and Reticular
What does the thoracic cage consist of?
Sternum and Ribs
What makes up the appendicular skeleton?
Appendages (limbs and pelvis)
Where can connective tissue be found?
Fat and other soft padding tissue, bone, tendon
What is gross anatomy?
It is the study of large structures in the human body
What is the first layer of the skin called?
Stratum Corneum
What do humans and giraffes have in common?
both have 7 cervical vertebrae
What bone prevents shoulder separation?
Clavicle
What is the function of a gap junction?
It allows communication between cells
What does positive feedback do?
It intensifies change in the body’s physiological condition
What are Ms. K's dogs' names?
Gracie and Gunner
What college(s) did Ms. K go to?
Coastal Carolina and Stockton
What sports does Ms. K coach?
Middle school Lacrosse and Basketball
Who is Ms. K's school best friend?
Ms. Lasda
What did Ms. K major in in college?
Marine Biology