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Skeletal System
The skeletal system provides definite shape and mechanical support to the body, and it also helps in movement and locomotion. Ask questions about the skeletal system and bones here.
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What are the 3 bone that conduct sound to the inner ear called?
The three bones that transmit sound and are found in the middle ear are called, as a group, the auditory ossicles. The scientific names for the individual bones are the malleus, the incus, and the stapes or stapedius. The common names are the anvil, hammer and stirrup.
What is the inner layer of the human bone called?
Spongy inner layer called cancellous bone. Spongy bone is lighter and less dense than compact bone
What is the name of the bone you compress in CPR?
The bone you compress in CPR is called the sternum, which is located in the center of the chest. Compressing the sternum helps to manually pump blood through the body during CPR, providing vital circulation to the brain and other organs.
What kind of bone is a metacarpal?
The metacarpal bones are five in numbers and anatomically placed in the hand (in palm). Hence it makes a total of 10 metacarpal bones in two hands.
The metacarpal bones can also be placed in the category of long bones of upper extremities after humerous, radius and ulna.
Common characteristics are:
1. The base (Carpal extremity)
2. The body (The Shaft)
3. The head (distal extremity)
The Base or Carpal extremity articulates with the carpal bones and with the adjoining metacarpal bones.
The body is the shaft of the metacarpal bone. (medial area)
The head or the Distal extremity articulates with the proximal end of phalanx.
So far, it is clear that metacarpal bones are attached with proximal phalanges one side and with carpal bones on the other side, hence it can be concluded that metacarpal bones make the palm.
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What is another name for a person who specializes in bones?
what is the physician called who treats bones and bone diseases?
Flat bones. these are curved and flat and mostly act as protective covrings and attachment sites for muscles. eg flat bones of skull vault. the compact bones are called tables and the spongy bone is known as dipole.
What bones form a joint with the ankle?
There is no joint with the ankle. The joint is the ankle.
There are three bones that make up the ankle joint. The joint of the ankle is made up of the Tibia and Fibula bones descending from the lower leg, and the Talus Tarsal bone of the upper foot/ankle.
Which part of a long bone contains red marrow?
The hollow interior part of a long bone contains bone marrow.
Formula for the radius of the curvature of the concave lens?
radius of curvature is double of focal length.
therefore, the formula is:
1/f = (n-1)[ 1/R1 - 1/R2 + (n-1)d/nR1R2]
here f= focal length
n=refractive index
R1=radius of curvature of first surface
R2=radius of curvature of 2nd surface
d=thickness of the lens
using this, if you know rest all except one, then you can calculate that.
When Bones are fused across the joint space?
When bones are fused across the joint space, it is known as joint fusion or arthrodesis. This surgical procedure is done to eliminate movement and relieve pain in the affected joint, typically in cases of severe arthritis or joint instability. Joint fusion can help stabilize the joint, reduce pain, and improve function, although it does result in loss of mobility in that joint.
Bone cells capable of breaking down bonds are termed?
The bone cells capable of breaking down bonds are called osteoclasts. These specialized cells are responsible for bone resorption, which is the process of breaking down bone tissue to release minerals like calcium into the bloodstream. Osteoclasts play a critical role in bone remodeling and maintenance of bone health.
What is the collective name for the bones in the ear?
Collectively the three bones of the middle ear are called auditory (hearing) ossicles (little bones). Their purpose is to amplify and transmit the sound vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the oval window.
Individually they are known as:
- tympanic side = malleus or hammer
- middle = incus or anvil
- oval window side = stapes or stirrup
Is the superior nasal conchae found in the ethmoid?
the back part of the medial surface of the labyrinth of ethmoid is subdivided by a narrow oblique fissure, the superior meatus of the nose, bounded above by a thin, curved plate, the superior nasal conchae.
The bone found in superior nasal concha is part of the ethmoid bone.
See alsoCan cracked ribs cause a lung infection?
Yes it can. Due to the pain of the 'cracked' (broken or contused) ribs, one tends to breath more shallowly and take less deep breaths. Normally deep breaths help to move the mucus that is formed in the airway up into the throat, where it is swallowed unnoticed.
If the formed mucus is not cleared properly it will accumulate in the lungs (due to gravity mostly in the lower lobes). This mucus is ideal for bacteria to grow in (warm and humid) and this may lead to a pneumonia
Which gland is located at the base of the brain in a depression of the skull?
The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain in a depression of the skull called the sella turcica. It is often referred to as the "master gland" because it plays a crucial role in regulating other endocrine glands in the body.
The bone that form the point in the elbow is called what?
The elbow is a hinge joint and consists of three bones. The top section of the hinge is at the end of the upper arm bone called "The humerus". The bottom part part of the hinge is at the top of two forearm bones known as the "radius and the ulna". These two bones run down the forearm basically parallel to each other. Upon bending the elbow the combination and positioning of these three bones form not only a hinge joint that also allows for radial movement of the fore arm.
The elbow is a hinge joint.
The elbow joint is a hinge joint.
Yes. A hinge joint is a joint that allows for angular movement such as in the elbow, in the knee, or between the phalanges of the fingers.
Yes because it only bends in one direction
List 4 classifications of bones and give examples?
There are five types of bones:
Long Bones --- Femur is a good example.
Short Bones -- Carpals.
Irregular bones -- vertebrae.
Flat bones -- The bones of the skull are a prime example.
Sesamoid bones -- High-stress bones encased in tendons, connective tissue, etc. Kneecaps are an example.
To find the length of the chord, you can use the formula for the length of the chord in a circle segment: Chord length = 2 * sqrt(r^2 - h^2) where r is the radius of curvature (10 ft) and h is the height of the segment (2 ft). Plugging in these values, you get Chord length = 2 * sqrt(10^2 - 2^2) = 2 * sqrt(96) = 2 * 4 * sqrt(6) = 8 * sqrt(6) ft.
Which body organ has the three bones known as the hammer anvil and stirrups?
The ear has three bones known as the hammer (malleus), anvil (incus), and stirrup (stapes). These bones are located in the middle ear and are essential for hearing and transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.
Are there two parietal bones in your skull?
Yes, there are two parietal bones in your skull, one on the right and one on the left. They are joined to the frontal bone by the coronal suture, to the temporal bones by the squamous suture and to the occipital bone by the lambdoid suture.
How do bones hold up the human body?
When standing, the weight of the upper body is supported by the pelvis which then (evenly) distributes this weight to your legs. So roughly, the bones involved are the pelvis, femurs,tibiae, fibulae and all the tarsal bones.
What is the flared portion at the end of the long bone?
The flared portion at the end of a long bone is called the epiphysis. It serves as the attachment site for tendons and ligaments, as well as facilitating joint movement and stability. The epiphysis also contains red bone marrow, which is responsible for producing blood cells.
One end of each is attached to the palm of your hand, and the other end is free.
What does Tendons do for your knee?
Tendons in the knee connect muscle to bone and help to stabilize and support the joint during movement. They play a crucial role in the proper functioning of the knee by transmitting the force produced by the muscles to move the joint effectively. Maintaining strong and healthy tendons can help prevent injuries and improve knee stability.
What are the common injuries to bones and joints?
Common injuries to bones and joints include fractures (broken bones), sprains (injuries to ligaments), strains (injuries to muscles or tendons), and dislocations (when bones are forced out of their normal position). These injuries can result from trauma, overuse, or repetitive strain on the musculoskeletal system. Prompt medical evaluation and appropriate treatment are essential for proper healing and preventing long-term complications.
