Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781260159363
Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 12, Problem 2.5A
The humerus is the proximal bone of an upper limb; the femur is the proximal bone of a lower limb. In the adult skeleton only certain portions of these long bones retain functional red bone marrow. Describe the specific regions of these bones that retain blood cell production sites.
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Chapter 12 Solutions
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Ch. 12 - Which of the following tissues is not part of a...Ch. 12 - The organic matter of living bone includes calcium...Ch. 12 - The _____________ is an example of a sesamoid...Ch. 12 - The epiphyseal plate represents the ends of the...Ch. 12 - The central canal of a bone osteon contains blood...Ch. 12 - A _____________ is an example of an irregular...Ch. 12 - A femur includes both compact and spongy bone...Ch. 12 - Prob. 8PLCh. 12 - Trabeculae are structural characteristics of...Ch. 12 - Prob. 1.1CT
Ch. 12 - A bone that has a wide surface is classified as...Ch. 12 - The bones of the wrist are examples of...Ch. 12 - The bone of the thigh is an example of a(an)...Ch. 12 - Vertebrae are examples of ___________ bones.Ch. 12 - The patella (kneecap) is an example of a special...Ch. 12 - The bones of the skull that form a protective...Ch. 12 - Distinguish between the epiphysis and the...Ch. 12 - Describe where cartilage is found on the surface...Ch. 12 - Why doesn't the periosteum cover the articular...Ch. 12 - Distinguish between the locations and tissues...Ch. 12 - What structural differences did you note between...Ch. 12 - How are these structural differences related to...Ch. 12 - From your observations, how does the marrow in the...Ch. 12 - The humerus is the proximal bone of an upper limb;...Ch. 12 - FIGURE 12.9 Label the structures of this long...Ch. 12 - FIGURE 12.10 Identify the structures indicated in...Ch. 12 - FIGURE 12.11 Label the structures associated with...Ch. 12 - FIGURE 12.12 Label the structures of compact bone...
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