The photographs labelled K, L, M, N and P below are bones obtained from a mammal. For each of the bones K, L and M,...

      

The photographs labelled K, L, M, N and P below are bones obtained from a mammal. For each of the bones K, L and M, two views are shown.
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(a) Identify the bones and name the part of the mammalian body from which each was obtained. (5mks)
(b) Name the parts labelled 1, 2 and 4.
(c) Name the bones that form a joint with bone K at its anterior and posterior end
and in each case name the type of joint they form.
Anterior end.
(i) Bone(s)
(ii) Type of joint
Posterior end.
(i) Bone(s)
(ii) Type of joint
(d) State the function of the structure labelled 6 in bone P.

  

Answers


sharon
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(b) 1. Condyles
2. Glenoid cavity
3. Patella groove
(c) Bone (s) scapula/shoulder blade.
Ball and socket.
(d) Large S.A. for muscle attachment/tendous/ligaments.
Limit movement of ulna and radius.
Limit movement at the joint/acts as a stopper.
Prevent over stretching of lower arm.
sharon kalunda answered the question on September 13, 2019 at 10:14


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