The posterior ridge on the shaft of the femur that serves as an attachment for numerous muscles is the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
linea aspera
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Medication is often injected into the ________ space to alleviate pain.
A. vertebral B. epidural C. subdural D. subarachnoid
The primary spinal curves
A) are also called compensation curves. B) accommodate the thoracic and abdominopelvic viscera. C) develop several months after birth. D) are the lumbar and cervical curves. E) help shift the weight to permit an upright posture.
Which term does not describe cells with abnormal growth and division?
A) neoplasm B) cancer C) malignant tumor D) benign tumor E) germ cells
The joint capsule
A. is a double layer of tissue that encloses a joint. B. is a thin lubricating film covering the surface of a joint. C. provides a smooth surface where bones meet. D. is a layer of tissue that is continuous with the periosteum. E. lines the joint everywhere except over the articular cartilage.