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What inorganic material causes bone to ossify?
The extracellular matrix consists primarily of calcium and phosphorus in the form of hydroxyapatite, Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2.
What is a bone fragment?
A bone fragment is a small piece or part of a broken or fractured bone. It may result from a variety of causes, including trauma, disease, or medical procedures. Treatment for bone fragments typically involves surgery to remove or reposition the fragment and promote proper bone healing.
What causes flatness on the parietal bone at back of head?
Flatness on the parietal bone at the back of the head can be caused by factors such as genetics, positional preferences during infancy, or pressure from lying on a particular surface for extended periods. It is typically a benign condition and usually resolves as a child grows and changes positions more frequently.
The contraction of a muscle exerts a pull on a bone because?
the muscle is attached to the bone via tendons, which transmit the force generated by the muscle contraction to the bone. This pull causes the bone to move, allowing for various types of body movements like walking or lifting objects.
What is it called when two bones fuse together into a single bone?
When two bones fuse together into a single bone, it is called bone fusion or ankylosis. This can occur due to trauma, infection, inflammation, or other causes, resulting in a loss of movement at that joint.
What is ectopic ossification?
Ectopic means that something in the body is growing in a place it shouldn't be. Ossification is the creation of bone. So Ectopic Ossification refers to bone that is growing somewhere it shouldn't be growing. It can occur in many parts of the body . . . joints, inner ear, genitals, and other tissues.
What causes an ectopic pregnancy?
It is really unknown at the time about what causes an ectopic pregnancy.
What is a bone marrow biopsy?
it is a bone that has a marrow in the middle of the musle that causes the bone to have a marrow biopsy
What does BMP mean and how many kinds of BMP?
BMP is the generic name of a family of proteins, identified originally in extracts of demineralized bone that were capable of inducing bone formation at ectopic sites. BMPs are found in minute amounts in bone material (approximately 1 microgram/kg dry weight of bone).
How common is death resulting from ectopic pregnancy?
Ectopic pregnancy is a serious condition that can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. In rare cases, it can lead to death if the ectopic pregnancy ruptures and causes severe internal bleeding. However, with early detection and appropriate medical intervention, the risk of death from ectopic pregnancy is low. It is important for individuals to seek medical attention if they experience symptoms of ectopic pregnancy, such as abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, to prevent complications and ensure their safety.
What makes the bone scar?
having a broken bone when it heals it causes scarring
A muscle causes a bone to move by?
contracting.
What causes bone infections?
lack of calcium
What are the causes of osteopetrosis?
Osteopetrosis is the result of a genetic defect that causes the body to add new bone more rapidly than existing bone disintegrates.
What attaches to bone and causes them to move?
Tendons and muscles. It's the tendons that attach the bone to the muscle.
What cellular activity causes increase in bone mass?
osteoblasts secrete matrix; bone deposition
What are some causes of bone pain?
Bone pain can be caused by something as simple as a break, or something as bad as bone cancer. Get it checked out.
