Anatomy Questions
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What is the only bone that does not articulate, or form a joint, with another bone?
A __________ or Haversian system is a complex composed of a central canal with blood vessel and rings of bone matrix. This is the structural unit of compact bone.
_________ covers the end of a long bone and provides a smooth surface that decreases friction at joints
Concentric rings of the bone matrix are called?
Tough fibrous covering of a bones diaphysis
What are the two types of osseous (bone) tissue?
Osteocytes can be found in the tiny cavities called?
The small needlelike pieces of bone that make up spongy bone are called?
Composed of hyaline cartilage, also known as the growth plate. Long bone grows here during adolescence.
Forms at the end of puberty when bone stops growing in length.
How many bones are in the adult human body?
This cavity in the long bone contains red and yellow bone marrow.
what structure is used for gas exchange in agnathans?
The salivary glands, liver, and pancreas are not part of the digestive tract but all play a role in digestion. They aredescribed as accessory organs. Describe the specific role each plays
do echinoderms have a centralized nervous system?
what are two gas exchange surfaces for amphibians
what adaptation do mammals have that helps them to do gas exchange in a way that meets the high demand for oxygen?
What muscular structure is located between the thoracic and abdominal cavities?
what adaptation do birds have that enables them to do gas exchange in a way that meets the high demand for oxygen?
how many chambers in the heart of a fish