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Femur (the longest bone in the body)
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What was the first scientific step used by zadock thompson to research the mysterious skeleton?
The first scientific step used by Zadock Thompson in researching the mysterious skeleton was observation. Zadock observed a whale's skeleton.
Which of these is not used to determine the age of an object?
magnetometer
What is metric unit is used to measure height?
To measure height , the units of length are used. it is generally measured in feet and inches. It could also be measured in centimeter.
What is a scientific method used to determine how old something is?
i is your birthday
What is the Shick test used for?
To determine a persons susceptibility to diphtheria.
What are the functions of cartlage in your skeleton system?
Cartilage is used to connect bones together.
How would you describe the function of the skeleton?
The skeleton is used in movement, becuse when we move, it is muscles pulling on bones. The skeleton protects. The heart and lungs are inside the ribcage, and the brain and eyes are inside the skull. The skeleton gives us the shape we have and holds things together. The skeleton is used to produce red blood cells, because their production takes place inside the bones.
What is calcium defiency?
Calcuim is used to build bones. Without it your skeleton might suffer
What bones comprise the axial skeleton?
Axial bones are part of the skeleton. It consists of 80 bones that go along the central axis of the human body. They go from the human skull right down to the vertebral column.The bones of the SkullThe bones of the ThoraxThe bones of the Vertebral ColumnThe RibsThe Pelvic boneslist the bones of the axial skeleton
What is each bone in a gymnast's body used for?
The same as any animal's bones... providing a supporting skeleton.
How can the skull be used to determine age?
You can tell by the density if it is not so dense it could be old or very young for an old person their bones are more bridle and a young person is more smooth you may also tell by the height of all the skeleton together
Who makes the bodies and skeletons used in the Bones TV show?
BJ Winslow Prop Rentals makes the skeleton and body props for the TV show Bones. They are located in Los Angeles.
How are pregnancy x ray used?
Pregnancy x-rays are often used to see fractures or damage to bones during pregnancy. They are also used to see the development of the fetal skeleton.
Define the function of the skeleton system?
The skeleton system serves as a support system for your body, your muscles are attached to your bones by tendons (also known as the musculo-skeletal system)providing the ability to move, and bones protect certain organs. The ribs, for example, are a layer of protection for your lungs and heart. The brain is protected by the surrounding skull. Blood cells are produced in the marrow of bones and bones are used as resevoirs for minerals such as calcium and phosphorus.
Were where the first brachiosaurus bones found?
It is said that the Brontosaurus does not exist; paleontologist O.C. Marsh, who discovered the Brontosaurus in 1879 found a skeleton that did not have a head, so he used a skull that was found miles away to complete the skeleton. The skeleton O.C. Marsh had found was actually the skeleton of an Apatosaurus, which is a species he had already discovered and named two years earlier. So that being said, there was no longer any dinosaur named Brontosaurus.
What is a hand in horsey language?
A "hand" is the measurement used to determine height of the horse and equals 4 inches.
What is parallax bar?
A parallax bar or stereometer is a simple measuring device that is used to determine the height of objects in photographs.
