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Children are more flexible in general because compared to developed adults they are still growing and attaining calcium as well as other vitamins that help harden bones and make them inflexible.

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What is a difference between bone and cartilage. 1. bones are more flexible than cartilage 2. bones are harder than cartilage 3.bones are larger than cartilage?

Bones are harder than cartilage, which is a firm but flexible connective tissue. Bones are also larger and provide more structural support and protection for the body compared to cartilage. Bones contain bone marrow, which is responsible for producing blood cells, while cartilage does not have this function.


A fracture that is common in children whose bones have relatively more collagen in their matrix and are more flexible than those of adults is?

Greenstick fracture is common in children because their bones have a higher collagen content and are more flexible than adults' bones. This type of fracture occurs when the bone bends and partially breaks, similar to how a green stick would break.


Why are greenstick fracture more common in children?

Greenstick fractures are more common in children because their bones are softer and more flexible than adult bones. When a child's bone bends under stress, it may crack like a green stick, rather than break completely. The flexibility of children's bones also allows them to absorb more energy before fracturing.


Which fish does not have bones?

Most fish have bones. Sharks and rays do not have bones but they do have bone-like structures that are made from cartilage.


Flexible substance at the ends of bones in joints?

Cartilage is the flexible substance at the ends of bones in joints. It acts as a cushion and facilitates smooth movement of the bones. It also helps in absorbing shock and reducing friction during movement.

Related Questions

Do people who have a flexible body have more bones?

No, people who are more flexible do not have more bones.


Why are kids more flexible?

As a child grows, some bones start fusing together. This makes the person less flexible.


Are bones dry and flexible?

no bones are not flexible


What is a connective tissue that is more flexible than bones?

It is known as cartilage.


What is the place where two bones meet allow our skeletons to be more flexible is know as a?

Joint


What are flexible bones called?

well, if they are flexible then that means they are limber


What is cartailage?

Spelled cartilage- it is a tough, flexible tissue in the body. Your nose and ears are cartilage.


Who as more bones adults or kids?

no-one they have the same amount


What is a difference between bone and cartilage. 1. bones are more flexible than cartilage 2. bones are harder than cartilage 3.bones are larger than cartilage?

Bones are harder than cartilage, which is a firm but flexible connective tissue. Bones are also larger and provide more structural support and protection for the body compared to cartilage. Bones contain bone marrow, which is responsible for producing blood cells, while cartilage does not have this function.


Why children have more flexible joints than adult?

They have more flexible joints because the younger children are the less their bones and joints have formed. Because they are so unformed, the bones are also able to stretch. If you don't practice as you grow older the bones and joints form fully and grow stronger and you lose your flexibility. After this it is harder to become flexible. On the other hand because your bones and joints are not formed properly yet they not only are flexible but can also break easily and then heal quickly too. It's ironic. You can bend incredibly, but break easily, and then you heal easily.


What is a connective tissue more flexible than bone called?

Generally, ligaments attach bones to bones while tendons attach muscles to bones.


Which is best to describe bones-hard strong brittle or hard strong flexible or soft strong brittle or soft week flexible?

Stong, flexible, and soft are the best descriptor of bones.