_____ Refers to the Degree to Which the Body Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

_____ refers to the degree to which the body is capable of exerting force.

• A)Strength
• B)Flexibility
• C)Problem sensitivity
• D)Reaction time
• E)Perceptual speed

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Definitions:

Periosteum

A dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

Diaphysis

The shaft or central part of a long bone, which is composed mainly of compact bone and contains the medullary cavity.

Epiphyses

The ends of long bones, where growth in length occurs during childhood and adolescence.

Long Bones

Bones that are longer than they are wide and serve as levers for movement, such as the femur.