Which Coxal Bone Feature Supports the Body's Weight When One

question 154

Multiple Choice

Which coxal bone feature supports the body's weight when one is sitting?

• A) ischial tuberosity
• B) iliac crest
• C) pubic symphysis
• D) obturator foramen
• E) pubic tubercle

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Definitions:

Saltatory Conduction

The jumping of action potentials from node to node along a myelinated neuron, allowing for faster neural transmission.

Gray Matter

Brain tissue comprising neuron cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons, involved in muscle control and sensory perception.

White Matter

Tissue in the brain and spinal cord made up of nerve fibers, which is responsible for transmitting signals between different areas of the central nervous system.

Myelinated Axons

Axons that are covered by a fatty sheath called myelin, which increases the speed of electrical impulses along nerve cells.