Which of the following is a connective tissue band on the lateral thigh that helps stabilize the knee?

A. Linea alba
B. Calcaneal (Achilles) tendon
C. Iliotibial band
D. Tensor fasciae latae
E. Popliteal tendon


C. Iliotibial band

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A) the papillary layer but not the reticular layer B) the stratum basale but not the dermal layers C) the subcutaneous layer, but no deeper D) the stratum corneum but not the stratum granulosum

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Parturition consists of five stages

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Peptide hormones cause changes in solute permeability or alter intracellular protein activity at their targets

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When we cut a finger, cells are repaired and replaced by ____

a. mitosis b. meiosis c. spermatogenesis d. oogenesis

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