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How can the loss of cancellous bone weaken a bone?

The Cancellous, or spongy bone is made of Trabeculae, which are thin rods or plates of bone that often run in the same direction as the stress applied to the bone. Stress on the bone may be in the form of gravity, or it may occur due to common force applied to the limb. Which can ultimately cause weakness in your bones.


What are the glass blowing rods called?

Poles or Rods


What is the difference between bone and spongy bone?

Cortical bone, also known as compact bone is one of two main types of osseous tissues. Cortical bone is dense and forms the surface of bones, contributing 80% of the weight of a human skeleton. It is extremely hard, formed of multiple stacked layers with few gaps. The other major type of bone is trabecular or cancellous bone; it is spongy and makes up the bulk of the interior of most bones, including the vertebrae.


What is the medical term meaning fusion of two or more vertebrae in the spine using bone grafts or metal rods?

The medical term for the fusion of two or more vertebrae in the spine using bone grafts or metal rods is called spinal fusion. This procedure is commonly done to stabilize the spine, relieve pain, and improve spinal alignment.


What is the bundle of rods called that was bourne before a roman magistraate?

The bundle of rods (with an axe inside) was called a fascis and it was carried by a lictor.


What is the alignment and immobilization of the ends of a broken bone that requires incision of the skin?

This is typically referred to as open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). It involves surgically aligning the broken bone fragments and then securing them in place using screws, rods, plates, or other devices. The incision allows direct visualization of the bone fragments to ensure proper alignment and fixation.


When was the Napier's Rods invented?

Napier first published the "rods" in a book called Rabdologia in 1617.


What replaces a bone when it breaks?

Metal rods and pins/screws as far as i know but im sure theres more


What contains visual receptors called rods and cones?

Rods and cones are in the sensory components in the retina of the eye. They are essential to the sense of sight.


Is spongy bone filled with cartilage?

Spongy bone is not filled with cartilage. Spongy bone is composed of trabeculae, which are interconnected plates and rods. Cartilage is a different type of connective tissue that can be found in joints and in the growth plates of bones.


What is steel reinforcement for concrete pavement called?

The reinforcement may be in the form of "mesh" or rods. The steel reinforcing rods are colloquially called rebar(reinforcement bars).


What structure contains cells called rods and cones?

The retina is the structure that contains cells called rods and cones. Rods are responsible for black and white vision in low light conditions, while cones are responsible for color vision in bright light.