Beginning at the Hip,name the Bones of the Lower Extremity

question 86

Essay

Beginning at the hip,name the bones of the lower extremity from proximal to distal.

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Definitions:

Reward Centers

are regions in the brain, such as the nucleus accumbens, involved in the sensation of pleasure and motivated behavior by reinforcing actions.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of critical bodily functions, including temperature, thirst, hunger, sleep, mood, and sexual function.

James Olds

An American psychologist best known for his discovery of the reward center in the brain.

Reward Deficiency Syndrome

A condition theorized to be related to imbalances in the neurotransmitter systems that regulate reward and pleasure, leading to compulsive behaviors and addiction.