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Why are the bodies of the lumbar vertebrae so large?
The bodies of the lumbar vertebrae are larger to bear the weight and stress of the upper body and provide stability and support for movement. The lumbar spine is responsible for weight-bearing activities and requires larger vertebral bodies to prevent compression and provide structural support.
Which bones in the body support most of the body's weight?
The bones in the lower body, such as the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone), support most of the body's weight. These bones are larger and stronger to bear the load and provide stability during activities like walking, running, and standing.
What bone in the leg does not bear weight?
Fibula-- someone answered tibia on a previous question and that answer is incorrect
When a woman is wearing high heel shoes what foot bones bear most of the body's weight?
When a woman is wearing high heels, the metatarsal bones at the front of the foot bear most of the body's weight. The pressure on these bones increases due to the elevated heel position, leading to discomfort and potential issues like metatarsalgia.
Is the femur weight bearing?
The fibula does not bear weight, but several muscles originate from it. The fibula, is the thinner bone in the lower leg, not made for weight bearing, however the tibia is made for weight bearing, which is the larger bone in the lower leg.
How much weight does a brown bear lose during hibernation?
Justin bieber
Can you wake a bear during its hibernation?
Yes.
When does the average female bear have her cubs?
Usually during hibernation.
What is the substance that forms in a bear's stomach during hibernation?
tappen
What do you call the substance formed in a Bear's stomach during hibernation?
tappen
Does a bear poop during hibernation?
No, they do not defecate while hibernating.
Why does a polar bear need fat cells to survive the long cold periods of time?
The fat cells provide nutrition to the bear while in hibernation. They try to gain as much weight as possible so they will go into hibernation with plenty of fat cells. They come out of hibernation with less weight and are ravenously hungry when they wake up.
What is a sentence using the word hibernation?
In the winter bears go through hibernation. The bear was hungry and ill-tempered after it's long hibernation.
As hungry as?
bear or wolf take your pick
What do you call a cat-nap for a bear?
hibernation?
What happens when polar bears enter walking hibernation?
'walking hibernation' means that the bears metabolism alters to a hibernation-like state which facilitates significant energy consercation. They remain active, but rely on stored fat for energy. This is a trait no other species of bear posesses.when the polar bear enters walking hibernation, their metabolism goes to a hibernation-like level. the polar bear remains active, but relys on stored body fat. the polar bear is the only bear that does this.
Is a den a bear's home?
Not exactly. A den or cave is a bear's home during the winter when the bear goes into hibernation, but any other time they sleep mainly outdoors in sheltered treed areas, windfalls or caves.
