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The process of bone growth is known as osteoporosis.

osteoporosis is a degenerative bone disease, ossification in the process of bone growth

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by pushing it and screaming

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appositonal growth

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It is known as appositional growth :)

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Function of the periosteum?

The periosteum serves as an attachment point for muscles and bones through tendons and ligaments.Periosteum: membrane lining outer surface of bones. Functions: [1] osteoblasts (increase bone width), [2] healing process (after break), [3] nerve endings (sensitive to manipulation), [4] provides nourishment (blood supply).


How do plants that lack secondary growth increase girth ( stem width)?

cells get bigger


Short bones?

DefinitionShort bones in the human body are cubelike -- the length, width, and height measurements are all about the same.Short bones include the carpal bones (hands, wrist) and tarsal bones (feet, ankles).


What are the functions of a short bone?

Short bones in the human body are cubelike -- the length, width, and height measurements are all about the same. Short bones include the carpal bones (hands, wrist) and tarsal bones (feet, ankles).


What are the 3 major types of bones found in the skeleton?

Four types of bones in the human body are:Long BonesShort BonesFlat BonesIrregular BonesLong Bones are defined as having a length longer than their width. This means that although some of the longest bones in the body such as the femur (thigh bone) and humerus (upper arm bone) are long bones, some of the shortest bones in the body such as the phalanges (bones in the fingers and toes) are also classified as long bones. Short Bones are defined as being approximately equal in width and length and usually provide stability and support such as the carpal bones in the wrist.Flat Bones as their name suggests are flat plates of bone. The main function of flat bones is to provide protection to some of the body's vital organs, such as the cranium which protects the brain. Other examples of flat bones are the scapula (shoulder blade) and the ribs.Irregular Bones are bones which do not have a uniform shape and therefore do not fit into any other category. An example of an irregular bone is the patella (knee cap).