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No, you do not grow more bones as you get older anywhere in the skeletal system. You still have the same amount and exact bones you had when you were born, but as you get older they grow bigger.
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Why would you expect the arm bones of a weight lifter to be thicker and heavier than those of a jogger?
The larger arm muscles of the weight lifter would apply more mechanical stress to the bones of the upper limbs. In response tothat stress, the bones would grow thicker. For similar reasons, we would expect the jogger to have heavier and thicker thigh bones.
At what age does the sternum fuse?
Between the ages of 16 and 18, the sacrum begins to fuse, and is usually completely fused by age 26.
How many bones do a sanke have?
it depend on what is it age
Why do bones ache during old age?
You lose cartilage between the bones, so the bones rub against each other.
How many bones a baby human have?
It doesn't matter the age, all humans have 206 standard bones.
Which is heavier-muscles or bones?
Muscles are heavier and more dense
Who is most likely to have bigger and heavier bones?
Someone who eats and exercises properly.
Bones can hold only three times its weight?
Bones can hold only three times its weight. This is what allows you to be able to carry things that are heavier than you as the pressure is taken to the bones.
Why would you expect the arm bones of a weight lifter to be thicker and heavier than those of a jogger?
The larger arm muscles of the weight lifter would apply more mechanical stress to the bones of the upper limbs. In response tothat stress, the bones would grow thicker. For similar reasons, we would expect the jogger to have heavier and thicker thigh bones.
Could I be fat I am an 11 year old girl at 5'7 and i weigh 88 pounds am i fat?
First of all, you are so incredibly tall for your age and should be wayyyyyyy heavier!! Get meat on your bones!! THat is EXTREMELY unhealthy! .
What is heavier an elephant or 11 lions?
Depends a bit on the age and type of lion. but generally the elephant will be heavier.
Why are men heavier than women?
Men do tend to have more muscle but aside from that they also have bigger, denser and heavier bones. They are also usually taller as well. But even if a woman and man had the same amount of muscle and fat and were the same height men's bones are bigger.
What is mentamorphic?
I believe you meant mesomorphic which is a body type distinguished by heavier bones and musculature as opposed to endomorphic.
How can bones determine age?
Bone remodeling can help determine age because when a person is dead their bones shows every little mark , which on most bones displays a pattern called lamellar.
At what age does the sternum fuse?
Between the ages of 16 and 18, the sacrum begins to fuse, and is usually completely fused by age 26.
What age do bones stop growing?
35
How many bones do a sanke have?
it depend on what is it age
