The peroneus brevis and longus muscles are in the ____________________ compartment of muscles that move the foot and toe.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Lateral, peroneal

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A) to attach the hair shaft firmly to the dermis so that it does not move.
B) the deposition of high concentrations of melanin to color the hair shaft.
C) the production of new cells that will make the hair shaft longer.
D) the production of hormones that can affect the growth cycles of the hair follicle.
E) to change the orientation of the hair shaft.

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Improper use of crutches could cause compression of the ________ nerve.

A. ulnar B. median C. axillary D. musculocutaneous E. radial

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It is common to find ________ in compact bone, but they are not seen in spongy bone.

A. osteoclasts B. osteocytes C. lacunae D. central canals E. lamellae

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The basal nuclei regulate skeletal muscle movements by

a) suppressing unwanted movements. b) influencing muscle tone. c) initiating and terminating movements. d) both suppressing unwanted movements and influencing muscle tone. e) All of these choices

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