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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 size is the femur in a dog body?
This will vary widely depending upon the breed of dog you are asking about. A Chihuahua may have a femur only 6" long, while a Great Dane's femur can be over 18" long.
How are human and animal skeletons similar?
They both protect parts of other systems and both help them stand up and move.
Why does a raptor have strong hollow bones?
Raptors have strong bones for protection and their bones are hollow so that they are able to run fast
How do you make a bone fish hook?
ANSWER A universal knot. through the hooks eye. wrap around the original string a desired amount of times, usually 5. then put it through the hole made my the string going through the eye of the hook. Then put it back through the hole created between the last step. Then pull tight. hope this helps.
Sharks do not have bones, they have skeletons made of cartilage.
Which animal's bones are similar to human bones?
-Backbone, ribs, skull, pelvis... the list goes on and on.
yes it can.
the thing that it can't digest is nails, teeth or beak and fur.
Why are an eagles bones hollow and light?
So that the bird is not too heavy to fly and to aid in the intake of oxygen as the bird breaths in flight.
When a scientist digs a dinosaur bone is it really a bone?
Most fossils have slowly been replaced by more durable mineral substances. So the fossil is not made of real bone. However, it was recently found that they do still contain remnants of the original bone, including proteins from the dinosaur itself.
How many bones does the neck have?
Now, most people would say that there are seven bones in the neck because there are seven cervical vertebrae (neck bones), but they would be incorrect.
There are eight bones in the neck. There are the seven cervical vertebrae, plus the hyoid bone which is located in the front part of the neck, just above the thyroid gland. The hyoid bone is a very thin and delicate bone that is somewhat "U" shaped, and serves as a point of attachment for the muscles of the larynx and the tongue.
How many bones does a python have?
A snake skeleton consists primarily of the skull, vertebrae, and ribs, with only ... snake skull has a solidly ossified braincase, with the separate frontal bonesand the ... required by the passage of prey, often muchexceeding the size of the mouth.
How would you reconstruct a dinosaur skeleton?
they take the body parts and sort of " fit them together" like a puzzle piece. Usually a big body goes with a big head. Most of its common sense, but also some of it is really complicated. =) hope this helped!
How does an infant skull differ from an adult skull?
Radiation that penetrates only two inches into the brain of an adult will reach deeper into the brain of an child. Because children skulls are thinner than adults and their brains contain more absorptive fluid.
Should you drink alchol if you are bipolar?
NO NO NO NO NO NO....USE COMMON SENSE PLEASE.................CHECK WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR THAT WORKS WITH BI-POLAR......BUT FROM PERSONAL FAMILY EXPERINCE...PLEASE DO NOT DRINK WITH BI-POLAR OR WITH ANY OF THE MEDICATIONS
What inorganic salts are stored in the bones?
Calcium.
It is called calcium hydroxyapatite. Ca5(PO4)3(OH)
What are the important nutrients for and infant?
== == == == To start with a growing baby needs mother's milk or a proprietary substitute in a bottle. Post weening the child needs a balanced diet.
Milk and a balanced diet will contain the flowing nutrients:-
* Carbohydrates and fats to provide energy for growing and physical activity. * Protein for growth and to builds, repair and maintains and repairs body tissue. * A variety of vitamins and minerals (such as calcuim and iron) to support growth and development. These are obtained from milk and dairy products and from dark green, leafy vegetables.
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Are fruit snacks made from bone marrow?
Some gummy bears are not made of bone marrow, they are made of sugar and other ingredients. The normal gummy bears are yes made of animal bone marrow and high doses of sugar.
The U.S.D.A defines baby beef as follows: "Baby beef" and "calf" are 2 interchangeable terms used to describe young cattle weighing about 700 pounds that have been raised mainly on milk and grass. The meat cuts from baby beef are smaller; the meat is light red and contains less fat than beef. The fat may have a yellow tint due to the vitamin A in grass.
Baby Beef Ribs would simply be the short ribs taken from such animal.
