The Fovea Refers to

question 189

Multiple Choice

The fovea refers to

• A) the outer protective surface of the eye.
• B) a colored muscle that adjusts light intake.
• C) an area of the thalamus that receives information from the optic nerve.
• D) the central focal point in the retina.

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Definitions:

Endosteum

A thin vascular membrane that lines the inner surface of the bone in the medullary cavity.

Supination

The outward rotation of the forearm or foot, a movement that can influence the body's alignment and function.

Pronation

The inward roll of the foot during normal motion, or the rotational movement of the forearm that turns the palm downward.

Dorsiflexion

The action of raising the foot upwards towards the shin, decreasing the angle between the dorsum of the foot and the leg.