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All of the bones in the foot (phalanges, metatarsals, and tarsals), the tibia and femur are weight bearing bones. The fibula, which lies next to the tibia in the lower leg is not a weight bearing bone.

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Bones are classified by whether they are weight bearing or protective in function?

Yes, bones are classified as weight-bearing or protective based on their primary functions. Weight-bearing bones, like those in the legs, support the body's weight and provide structure for movement. Protective bones, such as those in the skull or ribcage, help shield vital organs from injury.


How do you strengthen bones?

The best way to strengthen bones is through weight bearing exercise. Weight bearing exercises are any in which the person is mostly or fully weight bearing, such as walking, jogging, dancing, aerobics, etc. The pressure of these kinds of exercises stimulate the osteblasts which are cells that build new bone.


Which bone in leg is weight bearing?

All the bones in the human leg are weight bearing except the fibula.


Why do wheelchair bound people with paralyzed lower limbs develop thin weak leg and thigh bones?

Wheelchair-bound individuals with paralyzed lower limbs develop thin and weak leg and thigh bones due to lack of weight-bearing physical activity that is needed to stimulate bone growth and strength. Weight-bearing activities help bones absorb calcium and other minerals, leading to stronger bone density. Without this stimulation, bones can become thin and weak over time.


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.

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What is the weight bearing bones of the lower limb?

Fibula


Bones are classified by whether they are weight bearing or protective in function?

Yes, bones are classified as weight-bearing or protective based on their primary functions. Weight-bearing bones, like those in the legs, support the body's weight and provide structure for movement. Protective bones, such as those in the skull or ribcage, help shield vital organs from injury.


How does regular weight bearing exercise affect the skeleton?

It makes the bones stronger.


Bones are classified by whether they are weight bearing or protective in functions?

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What are the essential requirements to have healthy bones?

eat calcium and weight bearing physical activity


How do a well-balanced diet and a weight-bearing exercise help keep bones strong?

The diet will ensure the elements you need to make and repair bones are present in your body as needed. Weight bearing stresses on bones causes electricity in the bones to be generated these micro electric currents stimulate the bones to strengthen in response. Thus in space where there is no gravity to cause weight, the bones of astronauts weaken (despite a good diet) and they have to exercise against springs to cause stresses in their bones.


How do well balanced diet and weight-bearing exercise help keep bones strong?

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How do well balanced diet and weight bearing exercise help keep bones strong?

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How do well-balanced diet and weight- bearing exercise help keep bones strong?

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What tissue is thickest in the weight bearing bones?

Presumably you're asking about the compact osseous (bone) tissue.


How do you strengthen bones?

The best way to strengthen bones is through weight bearing exercise. Weight bearing exercises are any in which the person is mostly or fully weight bearing, such as walking, jogging, dancing, aerobics, etc. The pressure of these kinds of exercises stimulate the osteblasts which are cells that build new bone.