The Movement of a Body Part Downward Is Called

question 11

Multiple Choice

The movement of a body part downward is called

• A)eversion.
• B)elevation.
• C)depression.
• D)inversion.
• E)retraction.

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Definitions:

Epiphysis

The end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft and later fusing with it, involved in joint formation.

Periosteum

A thick layer of blood vessel-rich connective tissue that surrounds the bones, except where the joints are located.

Lacunae

Small cavities in bone or cartilage tissue that house cells (osteocytes, chondrocytes), providing them with space to reside and function.

Osteon

The spindle-shaped unit of bone composed of concentric layers of osteocytes organized around a central Haversian canal containing blood vessels and nerves.