“ Ageing is a continuous‚ complex‚ and dynamic process that begins with birth and ends with death. And unless we die in our early years‚ each of us will grow old and experience the effects of the ageing process”. (Pirkl‚ 2009). The ageing process and why changes have taken place in the last fifty years. This report discusses the ageing process and why changes have taken place in the last fifty years. The ageing process is a change in an organism overtime and can be referred to as a multidimensional
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Joints and Movements The Joints Definition: A joint (articulation) is point of contact between bones or between bone and cartilage. Joint Classifications Joints are classified by: The degree of movement they allow The structure of the joint The three types of joints that we will look at are: 1. Fibrous joints 2. Cartilaginous joints 3. Synovial joints Fibrous Joints These joints are also called "fixed" or "immoveable" joints‚ because they do not move. These joints have no joint cavity
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Origin Insertion Action coracobrachialis (deepest underarm) coracoid process of scapula medial midshaft of humerus humerus: flexion‚ medial rotation‚ abduction biceps brachii short head coracoid process of scapula long head supraglenoid tubercle of scapula radial tuberosity‚ bicipital aponerousis humerus: flexion forearm: supination‚ flexion brachialis (in b/w) anterior distal half of humerus tuberosity of ulna forearm: flexion
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Week 16 – Reproductive System Study Guide 1) Identify the characteristics and functions of the following: penis‚ testes‚ seminal vesicles‚ prostate gland‚ sperm Penis- external sexual organ of male humans Testes-produce the male reproductive cell Seminal vesicles- secrete seminal fluid and nourish and promote the movement of sperm Prostate gland-controls the release of urine from the bladder Sperm- male reproductive cell 2) Identify the characteristics
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Dogfish Shark Dissection Lab Dogfish Shark Dissection Lab By: Vanessa Osorio Period 1 Objective: To study the anatomy of a dogfish shark Materials: * Preserved Shark * Surgical Scissors * Scalpel * Newspaper * Gloves * Goggles * Apron Procedure: 1. Lay newspapers all over lab table to keep mess to a minimum. 2. Lay the preserved shark on the newspapers. 3. Identify external parts and features. Examples: lateral line‚ snout‚ dorsal fin‚ gills‚ etc.
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6. Anatomy of Flowering Plants Tissue It is a group of cells that are similar in structure and are organised together to perform a specific function. It is of two types: Meristematic tissues and Permanent tissues Meristematic tissue It consists of actively dividing cells that are found in those regions of the plant body that show growth. The examples include root tip‚ shoot tip‚ and base of the leaves. It is classified into three types: i. Apical meristem: They are present in
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I. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE HEART I. LOCATION OF THE HEART The heart is located in the chest between the lungs behind the sternum and above the diaphragm. It is surrounded by the pericardium. Its size is about that of a fist‚ and its weight is about 250-300 g. Its center is located about 1.5 cm to the left of the midsagittal plane. Located above the heart are the great vessels: the superior and inferior vena cava‚ the pulmonary artery and vein‚ as well as the aorta. The aortic arch lies
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Osteoporosis Anatomy & Physiology 250 CASE - Module 2 Osteoporosis is a condition of low bone density that can progress silently over a long period of time. Osteoporosis has no symptoms until a fracture occurs‚ which causes bone pain‚ height loss‚ and abnormal spine curvature. If a fracture is determined to be due to osteoporosis‚ it is considered a pathological fracture‚ which is a break of a diseased or weakened bone without any identifiable trauma or following a minor injury that would
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Book Review (Anatomy of a Misfit) Intro: The author of this book is Andrea Portes‚ she is a novelist whose works were bestsellers. One of it in particular has been made into a feature film (Hick) and featured actors/actress such as Chloe Grace Moretz. “The book Anatomy of a Misfit” is dedicated to Andrea’s friend Dylan McCullough whose life inspired Andrea to create this amazing book‚ and also to his brothers & her mother. This book is based on real events and is highly recommended to me by my classmate
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BIOLOGY 2320 HUMAN ANATOMY UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Instructor: | Grant I. Wilson | Phone | Office: 1-800-738-0210 ext 308Cell: 435-773-0490 | Email: | grant.wilson@usu.edu‚ blackboard‚ facebook | Text: | Human Anatomy by McKinley and O’Loughin | Supplemental materials: | Labs‚ Course Objectives‚ and slides‚ and Lecture notes will be posted on Blackboard and should be downloaded by students | Student Fees: | $50‚ Lab supplies and materials | Course Objectives: The
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