BIOLOGY 2404   A&P Basics  Lecture Exam Three                  Dr. Weis

Test is worth 100 points and point values are indicated in parentheses (____points)

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SKELETAL SYSTEM = 50 points

5.1 Name four functions of the skeletal system (4 points)

5.2 Name two bone shapes and give an example of each. (2 points)

5.3 Describe three  histological characteristics of compact bone (3 points)

5.4 Define ossification and name the two types.  (3 points)

5.5 Name four regions or parts of any long bone.  (4 points)

5.6 Name two bone cells and give their function.  (3 points)

5.7 Name and describe a bone marking. (1 point)

5.8 Name three cranial bones and give their function. (3 points)

5.9 Name three facial bones and give their function. (3 points)

5.10 Name the vertebral regions and give the function for this structure. (2 points)

5.11 Name two bones involved with the thoracic cage and give a function for this structure. (2 points).

5.12 Name the bones that form the pectoral and pelvic girdles and give their function. (4 points)

5.13 Name all the major bones of the arm (3 points total, 0.5 each)

5.14 Name all the major bones of the leg (3 points total, 0.5 each)

5.15 Define sinus and give an example (1 point)

5.16 Define joint as it relates to the skeletal system, name a structural classification, name a functional classification, and an example.  (4 points)

5.17 Name three components of a synovial joint. (3 points)

5.18 Define bone fracture and give an example. (1 point)

5.19 Name two problems with the skeletal system. (1 point)


MUSCULAR SYSTEM = 50 points

6.1 Name two functions of muscles. (2 points)

6.2 Name the three types of muscle tissue, their location, specific function, and a histological characteristic. 

(6 points)

6.3 Define the following (1 point each, 6 points total)

            a) Sarcomere

            b) Z line

            c) Actin

            d) Myosin

            e) A band

            f) I band

6.4 Name the components of the neuromuscular junction. (3 points)

6.5 Name the neurotransmitter for skeletal muscle and give its effects on this tissue. (3 points)

6.6 Define the following physiology terms (1 point each, 4 points total)

            a) Resting membrane potential

            b) Action Potential

            c) Repolarization

            d) Depolarization

6.7 Name two energy sources for muscle (2 points)

6.8 Define muscle twitch (1 point)

6.9 Define muscle tone (1 point)

6.10 Name two types of muscle contraction and explain each. (2 points)

6.11 Define the terms ; tendon, origin, insertion.  (3 points total)

6.12 Define the terms : flexion, extension, abduction, adduction.  (4 points total)

6.13  Give or explain four ways that muscles are named.  (4 points)

6.14.  For the following chart, name a related muscle and give its action at a joint.  (10 points)

:-) Muscle Region Name a related muscle Action at a Joint
a Head    
b Neck    
c Shoulder    
d Arm    
e Hand    
f Thorax region    
g Abdominal Region    
h Hip    
i Knee    
j Foot    

 Extra Credit:

E.C. 1 Define arthritis and give the most common type seen in humans

E.C. 2 Explain what is meant by true ribs, false ribs, and floating ribs

E.C. 3 Name an aging effect for bone and for muscle

E.C. 4 Name two muscle sites or groups used for intramuscular (IM) injections

E.C. 5 Explain what is meant by atrophy and hypertrophy