During prophase, the strands of chromatin, which are highly extended during interphase, shorten, thicken and resolve themselves into recognizable chromosomes
To correctly document the pulse that is palpated behind the
knee, the healthcare practitioner would document this as the pulse of the
popliteal artery. The popliteal artery extends from the femoral artery and is
located in the knee, at the back of the leg.
