SKELETAL PART2 Flashcards
Increased physical activity = ?
Calcium retains in the bone
Less physical activity =?
Calcium gets released in the blood
consuming steroids = _____, ______
increase muscle mass, decrease bone strength
involves the surgical blocking or sealing of the fallopian tubes to prevent eggs from reaching the uterus for fertilization
TUBAL LIGATION
is a surgical procedure involving the removal of one or both ovaries
OOPHORECTOMY
is a surgical procedure for male sterilization that involves cutting and sealing the vas deferens (Tube that carries sperm )
VISECTOMY
forms the central portion of the body and consists of bones that support and protect the organs of the head, neck, and trunk.
AXIAL SKELETON
includes the bones of the limbs and the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton.
APPENDICULAR SKELETON
allows for rotational movement of the head.
CERVICLE VERTEBREA
located in the mid-back, each attached to a pair of ribs. Responsible for respiration and rib cage stability.
THORACIC VERTEBRAE
in the lower back, supporting much of the body’s weight and allowing for significant movement and flexibility. DIGESTION AND EXCRETION
LUMBER VERTEBRAE
Five fused vertebrae that form the sacrum. They connect the spine to the pelvis. REPRODUCTIVE AREA
SACRAL VERTEBRAE
forming the coccyx, or tailbone, which provides attachment for various pelvic muscles and ligaments. POSTURE AND BALANCE
COCCYGEAL VERTEBRAE/ COCCYX