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Lungs: Bronchi and Alveoli
The end of the trachea bifurcates (divides) to the right and left lungs. The lungs are not identical.…
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The Respiratory System
Figure 20.1. Lungs, which appear as nearly transparent tissue surrounding the heart in this X-ray of a dog…
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Sliding Filament Model of Contraction
For a muscle cell to contract, the sarcomere must shorten. However, thick and thin filaments—the components of sarcomeres—do…
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Muscle Contraction and Locomotion
Muscle cells are specialized for contraction. Muscles allow for motions such as walking, and they also facilitate bodily…
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Types of Synovial Joints
Synovial joints are further classified into six different categories on the basis of the shape and structure of…
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Joints and Skeletal Movement
The point at which two or more bones meet is called a joint, or articulation. Joints are responsible for movement,…
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Growth of Bone
Long bones continue to lengthen, potentially until adolescence, through the addition of bone tissue at the epiphyseal plate.…
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Intramembranous & Endochondral Ossification
Intramembranous ossification Intramembranous ossification is the process of bone development from fibrous membranes. It is involved in the formation…
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Bone Tissue
Bones are considered organs because they contain various types of tissue, such as blood, connective tissue, nerves, and…
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The Musculoskeletal System
Figure 19.1. Improvements in the design of prostheses have allowed for a wider range of activities in recipients.…
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