Transcript Skeletal Physiology Test

Skeletal Physiology Test
40 points
(Anatomy is 75 pts)
Big Phys ?
• Bone growth…must convince me that
you comprehended lecture, reading
and video material. Be thorough!
– Lengthwise and widthwise
– Important hormones
– Stress and gravity
• For many of the short answer
questions, you have a choice.
So, pay attention and answer
those questions you know the
most about!
Choose one of these two questions
• Why is osteoporosis a big
deal?
• What about the sternum
makes it an ideal location for
gathering bone marrow?
Choose one of these two questions
• Fetal skull fontanels…what are
they for? What can a doc use them
for?
• How can we determine if someone
is going to grow anymore? Think
about long bone structure…
Choose one of these two questions
• Function of pectoral/pelvic
girdles
• What structures in the facial
bones can be affected by
allergic reactions?
Choose one of these two questions
• Elbow/Knee how are they
similar/different
• Processes are found throughout the
axial skeleton. Thoroughly discuss
(w/ egs) 3 different processes and
their roles.
You must answer all of the following:
• One picture of a long bone with a word bank
to label
• Function of the 4 ligaments of the knee
• Four categories of bone + examples
• Homeostatic imbalance of bones affecting
function of skeletal system
Topics
• Categories of joints and the amount of
movement each type allows
• Specific types of diarthrotic joints
– Plane, pivot, ball and socket, etc.