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Since whales are mammals, it was millions and millions of years ago that the whale walked on land. Every mammal has walked on land before. Their bodies began to grow larger that they could stand up on, so they couldn't catch any food. They resorted to the water where they could easily catch fish. Over the many years, it no longer needed its legs, but the bones remain there.
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What was Ahabs artificial leg made of?
Ahab's artificial leg was made of whale bone. It was a whale ivory prosthesis that he had specially crafted for him after losing his leg in a whaling accident.
What is the leg bone called in a whale?
Sorry, whales don't have leg bones.
When was the artificial leg invented?
the artificial leg was invented in 1909 a whale bone
What significance does Ahab's artificial leg have for the novel?
Ahab's artificial leg represents his physical and emotional wounds from his past encounters with Moby Dick. It also symbolizes his obsession and the relentless pursuit of vengeance, as he sees the whale as the source of his suffering and seeks to destroy it no matter the cost. In this way, the artificial leg serves as a reminder of Ahab's tragic fate and the destructive power of unchecked ambition.
What is the scientific name for leg bones?
Femur (thigh bone)Fibula (the smaller lower leg bone)Tibia (larger lower leg bone)
Can you compare a breastbone and a leg bone?
Breast bone is round and a leg bone is straight
What is whale baleen?
back bone of a whale
What is the largest bone in the leg and the longest bone in the body?
The femur is the largest bone in the leg and the longest bone in the body.
Which bone is the medial leg bone?
The think lateral leg bone is the fibula. It is a non-weight bearing bone, but forms the lateral portion of your ankle joint.
What is the femur in the body?
The femor bone is in your leg ... it's upper half of the leg
Where is femur bone located?
The femur is the largest bone in the leg. Also called the thigh bone.
Who did ahab ask to make him a new artificial leg?
It was bitten off by Moby Dick.
