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The weightless environment of space results in a loss of muscular strength, volume and bone density. This leads to reduced spinal cord excitability, meaning a loss of locomotor function in the legs.

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What divides the scapula into unequal protions?

The scapula is divided by the spine into unequal portions called the supraspinous fossa and infraspinous fossa. The spine is a bony ridge that runs diagonally across the flat surface of the scapula.


What section of the spine the coccyx in?

The coccyx is in the sacral section of the spine.


Is the cervical spine inferior to the lumbar spine?

No.The cervical spine is in the neck and is above the lumbar spine, which is in the low back. Because we reference things from anatomical position, which is standing upright, and because the term "inferior" is used to denote things that are below, that statement would be incorrect. Therefore, we could correctly say the cervical spine is superior, or rostral, to the lumbar spine. We could also say that the lumbar spine is inferior, or caudal, to the cervical spine.


Is the spine an long bone?

No, the spine is not considered a long bone. Long bones, like those found in the arms and legs, have a cylindrical shape with growth plates at each end, while the spine is made up of individual vertebrae stacked on top of each other to form the backbone.


What are Osseous structures in scattered endplate degenerative thoracic spine?

Osseous structures refer to the bony components of the spine that may show signs of degeneration or wear over time. In scattered endplate degenerative changes in the thoracic spine, there may be areas of bony spur formation, disc space narrowing, and sclerosis at the endplates, indicating degenerative changes affecting the bones and discs in that region of the spine. These changes can contribute to symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and limited mobility in the thoracic spine.

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Can your spine lengthen in outer space?

Your spine can lengthen in outer space because the no gravity thing will straighten your spine and when you get back to earth, you will be bigger.


Which type of vertebrae takes up the most space on a human's spine?

The thoracic vertebrae take up the most space on a human spine.


How can your spine lengthen in outer space?

In space there is little or no gravity. Therefore you body does not have the pressure of gravity pressing down on it. After sustained periods of time, the muscles around your spine strengthen in the new position. When you return to earth you spine can be longer than when you left.


Where is the epidural space?

In the spine ; The outermost part of the spinal canal .


Who was the first man who enter space?

Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin was the first man to enter space.


What happens if you have arthritis of the spine?

Most adults over 40 have radiographic evidence of arthritis of the spine and have no symptoms. It appears to be a common condition of aging.


When did the first American enter space?

Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin is the first american to enter space


When did Laika the dog enter space?

She enter space on November 3, 1957 aboard Sputnik 2


What is the retropharyngeal space?

The retropharyngeal spaces is a potential space between the pretracheal and prevertebral fascia of the neck. The pretracheal fascia lies anterior to the spine and is enclosed with the investing fascia of the neck. The prevertebral fascia encloses the musculature of the spine.


Can you have a MRI with harrington rods in lumbar spine?

Yes you can have an MRI with Harrinton rod in your lumbar spine. Harrington rods are made of titanium making it safe to enter an MRI Scanner.


What is Disc space narrowing?

this refers to the disks in the spine ..as we age and other reasons the space begins to narrow between the vertabrae


When the words wrap the next line without hitting enter?

This usually happens when you run out of space on one line, so you are sent to the next line. Hope I answered your question.