Going from Proximal to Distal,the Bones of the Lower Extremity

question 42

Multiple Choice

Going from proximal to distal,the bones of the lower extremity are:

• A) femur, tibia, carpals, and metacarpals.
• B) metacarpals, tarsals, femur, and tibia.
• C) femur, tibia, tarsals, and metatarsals.
• D) tarsals, metatarsals, femur, and tibia.

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Definitions:

Calcium

A chemical element essential for life, playing critical roles in cell signaling, muscle contraction, and bone strength.

cGMP

Cyclic guanosine monophosphate, a secondary messenger used in intracellular signal transduction, influencing cellular processes such as muscle relaxation and phototransduction.

Storage Granules

Organelles within cells that store and secrete various substances like hormones, neurotransmitters, or enzymes until they are needed.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances released from neuron endings to transmit signals across synapses to other neurons, muscles, or glands.