Skin Deep
The cells that produce skin pigmentation.
Melanocytes.
Considered the 'keystone' of the cranium.
Sphenoid bone.
Landmark that lies between the greater and lesser tubercle of the humerus.
Intertubercular ('bicipital') groove.
The vertebra that contains the 'dens.'
Axis.
The distal tibia articulates with this bone.
The talus.
The most abundant cell type found in the epidermis.
Keratinocytes.
Temporal.
Structural and functional classification of the shoulder joint.
The sternum is a ________ bone while a vertebra is a ________ bone.
Common site of fracture in the femur.
Surgical neck.
Main function of eccrine glands.
The ________ and ________ are sites of fused vertebrae.
Sacrum, coccyx.
Lateral forearm bone: ________.
Medial forearm bone: _________.
Medial: ulna
Three unique features of a cervical vertebra.
- Presence of transverse foramen
- Large vertebral foramen
- Bifid spinous process
The _________ bone or 'kneecap' is an example of a ______ bone.
patella, sesamoid.
Layer of the epidermis that works as a "water repellent."
Stratum granulosum.
Four facial bones.
Maxilla, mandible, zygomatic, nasal.
Both the ulna and radius bones contain this landmark on their distal ends.
Three components of the coxal bone that unite to form what is known as the 'innominate.'
- Ilium
- Pubis
- Ischium
If you're playing soccer and an opponent kicks you on the outer aspect of your distal fibula, you could injure this large bony projection.
Lateral malleolus.
5 functions of the skin.
Protection
Vitamin D synthesis
Excretion
Sensation
Body temperature regulation
Absorption
Five bones of the neurocranium.
- Parietal
- Temporal
- Frontal
- Ethmoid
- Sphenoid
- Occipital
The 'knuckles' are formed by the distal ends of the ________ bones and the proximal ends of the ________ bones.
metacarpals, proximal phalanges.
The two primary curves are _______ and include the: ______ and ______ regions. The two secondary curves are ________ and include the: _________ and ________ regions.
Two primary curves are convex and include: thoracic and sacral regions.
Two secondary are concave and include: cervical and lumbar regions.
The articulating surfaces of the femur and tibia are called __________, uniting to form the _______ joint. The functional classification is a ________ joint.
synovial