4. Describe the Hypodermis

4. To promote weight loss sometimes people choose gastrointestinal surgery as a treatment methad. As a part of this procedure, the capacity of the stomach may decrease, and segments of the intestinal tract may be severed and taken out. In which ways might this play a role in the potential for a body to develop osteoarthritis?

Chapter 8: Joints 1. Define an articulation (joint). 2. Compare the structure, degree of movement and location of fibrous, cartilaginous a joints. 3. List the types of synovial joints, their possible movements and examples of each typ 4. Describe the structure and function of articular discs, fat pads and bursae.

9. What strategy has been used to reduce bone resorption following hip or joint replacement? How does this cytokine modulate the inflammatory response?