• For each question, please read the corresponding section in your text as well as one other source [there is an A&P texts in the library on open reserve], citing them at the end of each question [i.e. question #1 your answer here. Citations: A& P by Stephen, Seeley and Tate & Nutrition Now by Brown question # 2 your answer here. Citations: A& P by Stephen, Seeley and Tate & Human Physiology by Guyton, question #3 etc. You get the idea; I should be seeing the same textbook for each question. ] Your citations may include websites, or journal articles. If you use a journal article, include FULL bibliography.

• All answers must be typed and include the original question at the beginning.

• You must follow these directions if you want to achieve upper division credit

** Due by MIDNIGHT MONDAY July 7^th.**by email or to be put in my mailbox [ seminar 3127]

1] Explain how the structural design of the axial and appendicular skeletons supports their functions.

2] Explain the difference between the true ribs, false ribs and floating ribs.

3] Why would it be ineffective for a short, middle-aged person to be treated with growth hormone to stimulate growth?

4] Excessive force can fracture almost any bone.The term fracture means a break or rupture in a bone.There are approx 10 different classifications of fractures.

a] Identify and define 4 types of fractures and give an example of how /when they might occur.

b] What does the term crepitation mean?When might crepitation occur?

5] The following are bony landmarks, for each identify what bone[s] you would find them on:

acromion

lesser tubercle

medial epicondyle

greater trochanter

fovea

demifacets

6] Osteoporosis is a common and pervasive problem in the USA.It has been noted that it is really a pediatric disease, which shows its effects 3 - 40 yrs from onset.Explain this, noting any lifestyle, nutritional or other influence that might contribute to its onset/progression.