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Why a rock with many joints and cracks will be affected by chemical wheathering?
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What are horizontal cracks in limestone called?
Limestone is formed in layers called Bedding Planes and the vertical cracks are called Joints. The horizontal cracks are not given a specific name - however I am sure someone will want to contradict this
What is a type of opening along which weathering agents attack bedrock?
They could be joints, fissures, cracks, or faults.
Indentify the structures in the skeletal system affected by osteoarthritis?
joints
What joint has the least range of motion?
The joints which allow the least amount of movement are Fibrous Joints - also known as immovable joints. These joints are held firmly together by strong connective tissue and allow no or very little movement. Examples are the joints between the bones in the skull and the teeth.
What does tree roots have to do with biological weathering?
The roots of plants and trees can face joints and cracks in rocks thus causing it to break up into smaller fragments
Why a rock with many joints and cracks will be affected by frost weathering?
because the ice lodges in the crack and eventually it starts to break
Does Water erosion occurs when water seeps into cracks or joints in rock and then freezes?
There are four types of water erosion. They are freeze-thaw, biological, chemical, and exfoliation erosion. Freeze-thaw erosion occurs when water seeps into cracks or joints in rocks and then freezes.
What joints are affected most frequently by contracture?
name the joints affected most frequently by contractes
Is the skull movable?
No i do not think so but there are joints in the skull called suture joints just like little cracks
What joints are effected by Arthritis?
Any of the body's joints can be affected by arthritis.
How many joints are affected in people with Charcot's?
The disease can involve only one joint or it may affect two or three joints. More than three affected joints is very rare.
What joints are most commonly affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis?
The joints that are most commonly affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis are the joints most commonly used in everyday usage such as fingers, knees, legs and feet.
What organs are affected by osteoporosis?
the bones and joints
What are horizontal cracks in limestone called?
Limestone is formed in layers called Bedding Planes and the vertical cracks are called Joints. The horizontal cracks are not given a specific name - however I am sure someone will want to contradict this
When you crack your knuckles or neck what is it that cracks?
Your joints are releasing the synovial fluid and makes a cracking noise.
What is affected by polyarticular JRA?
Polyarticular JRA affects five or more joints simultaneously. This type of JRA usually affects the small joints of both hands and both feet, although other large joints may be affected as well.
Can cycling reduce osteoarthritis?
You have to be careful that you do the right sort of exercise when dealing with arthritic joints. it depend on what joints are affected. having strong muscles surrounding affected joints is a good ide however you have to achieve them without damaging the joint further.
