Skeletal System

The knee jerk helps doctors know the your nervous system is healthy. If they tap the hammer thing and nothing happens, something is wrong with your body or they hit it in the wrong spot:)

Yes, the pelvis can be fractured in cases of significant trauma such as a car accident or a fall from a height. A pelvic fracture can cause pain, difficulty walking, and may require surgical intervention depending on the severity of the injury. Physical therapy is often needed for recovery.

An easy way to remember this for your A&P exam is that (B)one to Bone comes alphabetically before (M)uscle to bone. Since we know that the answers are ligaments and tendons, we remember that (L)igament comes alphabetically before (T)endon, and so Bone to Bone is Ligament and Muscle to Bone is Tendon. Hope this helps.

Of course there are other sorts of connective tissues in the body, but the bones and muscles are primarily connected by Ligaments and Tendons.

Clicking or popping sensations in the ribs, especially on the right side of the back, can be caused by various reasons including muscle or ligament strain, costochondritis (inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum), or even a rib joint dysfunction. It is important to seek evaluation by a healthcare professional to determine the exact cause and receive appropriate treatment.

No one can give you a life expectancy because people are only humans, not gods who can see into your future. People tend to become depressed when given "life expectancy" quotes, and it does not help their health or outlook at all. Many people who choose to ignore these "guesstimates" tend to do much better and live longer. Try to have a hopeful and positive outlook, and live your life to the fullest.

You back bone refers to the spinal column in the human skeleton. The spine is made up of 24 vertebrae and can be divided into three parts: the Cervical spine (top), the thoracic spine (middle) and the lumbar (lower back).

Calcium. It is an essential mineral needed for bone health, muscle function, and nerve transmission. Most of the body's calcium is stored in the bones and teeth, helping to maintain their structure and strength.

Rib 7 is located in the thoracic region of the spine, attaching to the thoracic vertebrae in the back and connecting to the sternum in the front. Rib 8 is located just below rib 7, attaching in a similar manner. Both ribs help protect the organs of the upper abdomen.

Most sources agree that the adult human skull consists of 22 bones, excluding the ossicles and hyoid bone. These 22 bones are divided into the cranium, which protects the brain, and the facial bones, which support the face and provide attachment points for muscles.

It is a sesamoid bone. This type develops in certain tendons where there is considerable friction, tension, and physical stress. Functionally, they protect tendons from excessive wear and tear, and they often change the direction of pull of a tendon, which improves the mechanical advantage of a joint.

Yes, the sternum contains two layers of compact bone with a layer of spongy bone sandwiched in between. This structure provides strength and support to the chest area, protecting vital organs such as the heart and lungs.

The auditory ossicles are the three smallest bones in the human body. They're named incus, malleus, and stapes. They're nicknamed anvil, hammer, and stirrup, respectively, because of their shapes. They're indispensable to hearing. For they pass the soundwaves from the outer ear through the middle ear, where they're located, and into the inner ear.

The OED has a listing for Skull. Check the link below. http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=skull

Mineral salts from calcium and phosphorus compounds are essential for making bones hard and strong. calcium is the most essential mineral to make bones strong but not all bones are as hard as you think some bones are "Spongy" but we just dont notice it. hope this helps if you need to know this....

The bones in your head are called the skull. The skull consists of several bones, including the cranium and the mandible (lower jawbone). The skull protects the brain and supports the structures of the face.

The most important minerals stored in bones are calcium and phosphorus. These minerals play a crucial role in maintaining bone density and strength. Additionally, other minerals like magnesium, fluoride, and potassium are also stored in bones to support various functions in the body.

well if you see bone, ...well... usually that cant be good. im sure it will, but to be 100% sure go see a doctor. you may have to get skin transplant to the area where the skin is mising. it also depends where the skin is missing. for example , the skin on ur knee cap will heal much faster than the skin missing on ur thigh or somewhere where the skin it thick. sencirly yours, some guy who tryed his best to answer your question

No. The femur's the thigh bone, in the upper part of the leg, above the knee. Between the shoulder and the elbow is the upper arm bone ka the humerus. Between the elbow and the wrist are the lower arm bones: the radius on the thumb side, and the ulna on the outer side.

• The fontanelle or "soft spot" at the front of a baby's head is where 4 bones join in the skull. It is not fragile, but also not the spot you truly want to expose to the elements. It's soft and vulnerable as there is no bone between your baby's brain and the outside world. There is tough tissue there to take the place of a skull while it grows.
• When a baby transitions from infant to toddler and starts walking, the fontanelle area allows for the bones to shift and absorb impact upon a fall.
• You'll sometimes see the soft spot pulse a bit as you watch blood flow around your baby's brain and skull when they are calm and resting. It's normal!

Clenching an unrelated muscle group whilst inducing a refllex causes activation of gamma motneurones which inervate intrafusal muscle fibers causing them to be more sensitive to strech. A hightened sensitivity this causes and increased reflex response.

Another name for long bones is tubular bones. These bones are longer than they are wide and are found in the arms and legs.

"Sacral" typically refers to the area of the body corresponding to the sacrum, which is the triangular bone at the base of the spine. It can also relate to things associated with sacredness or the spiritual center.

Anatomical directional terms and bodyplanes describe the locations of structures in relation to other structures or locations in the body.

you're body cant cope with disease well or recovery from common illness'

because you have a deficiency of whiite blood sells - bone marrow.

and the treatment is a bone marrow transplant.