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The sets of bones that support the limbs of vertebrates are called?
Ligaments ---- The sets of bones in vertebrates like us are: in the fore limb (arm), the humerus, radius and ulna. In the hind limb (leg) are the femur, tibia and fibula.
Name the strongest bone in the lower limb?
The femur is the longest, strongest, and heaviest bone in the body.
Is the leg a bone?
No. It's a limb with muscles and bones inside.
Which bone of the upper limb has a medial and a lateral epicondile?
The humerus
What bone is the largest and longest of the upper limb bones?
The humerus.
What conditions are treated with limb salvage surgery?
The procedure is most commonly performed for bone tumors and bone sarcomas,
What are the parts of the parts of the skeletal system?
The two main divisions are the Axial and Appendicular Skeletons.
Why do vertebrates have five digits per limb?
This is not true. All vertebrates do not posses five digits per limb. Actually, few don't even possess limbs, like most snakes(eg. cobra (Naja naja)).
When a child's bone is fractured growth may be stimulated at the epiphyseal plate What problems might this extra growth cause in an upper or lower limb before the growth of the other limb compensates?
When a child's bone is fractured, growth may be stimulated at the epiphyseal plate of that bone. What problems might this extra growth cause in an upper or lower limb before the growth of the other limb compensates for the difference in length?
What is a cast used for when you crack or break a bone?
A cast us used to stop you from moving the limb with the damaged bone in it. This assures that the bone heals straight and in the correct position.
What is an object and secured to an injured limb in a manner that will keep a broken bone from moving?
a cast
Moving a bone or limb away from the mid-line of the body known as?
AbductionAbduction
