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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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They help to keep the bones from moving to much in any direction... it helps to keep it stable.... if u have torn acl then ur knee slides to far forward and is not very stable at all depending on the tear
What is the number of bones in you face?
The face consists of 14 individual bones, which fuse to house the orbits of the eyes, nasal and oral cavities, as well as the sinuses. The frontal bone, typically a bone of the calvaria, is sometimes included as part of the facial skeleton.
Diaphragm
Is the composition of teeth and bones same?
mostly the bone and teeth consists of calcium deposits. but bone is derived from mesodermal embryonic tissues whereas teeth is mesodermal and ectodermal origin.bone is mostly bone tissue but teeth are cementum dentin and enamel and bone resembles root cementum at the ultra structural level.
It is a very good question! There are four muscles, which compose rotator cuff. They all keep the head of the humerus in opposition to the glenoid cavity of the scapula bone. The head of the humerus is very large. The glenoid cavity is very small. So they act like a tendon. They are 'functionally' contracting tendons. That is the beauty of this joint. That is the beauty of the nature.
What organ is between the rib and the hip bone on a female?
The lungs and heart are under the rib cage. This is true for both males and females.
What happens when swelling in the cartilige piercing?
If you had it done by a professional (a professional piercer, not a mall gun mutilator) then you should have nothing to worry about and the swelling should subside in a matter of a few days. If however it was performed with a gun instead of a needle then you are looking at a likely infection and a very sore ear for up to three months. Do not remove the piercing if you suspect it is infected because that only traps the infection within your body. Go to your doctor and have them perscribe antibiotics until your infection is gone and then, if you still wish to do so, you can take the piercing out without any ill effects.
What is a hard lump the size of a golf ball at the base of tail bone on the spine?
Could be cancer, a cyst, a bone spur...point is....get to the doctor fast.
How do you break your knee at home?
By being and idiot
Jump from the top of the stairs
Btw may break more than a leg :p
Why is protection and support of the skeletal system a vital function?
The protection and support of the skeletal system is vital because it provides a framework for the body, maintaining its shape and structural integrity. It safeguards crucial organs, such as the brain, heart, and lungs, from injury. Additionally, the skeletal system facilitates movement by serving as attachment points for muscles, enabling coordinated motion. Overall, it plays a crucial role in overall health and mobility.
The tissue that smoothens bone surfaces at joints is known as the cartilage, a connective tissue with Chondrocytes which produce the extracellular matrix.
Callus is the bulging deposit that forms around the fracture.
Softer version of the hard bone found in nose and ears?
the softer version of the hard bone found in the nose and ears is call cartilege, but this soft bone can also be found in the nose
How do you keep your musculoskeletal system healthy?
Most of what is recommended is based on common sense. Some ways to keep the musculo-skeletal system healthy are:
- Regular exercise and movement;
- a healthy diet, that includes calcium for bones and proteins for muscles, along with all the required vitamins and minerals;
- avoidance of persistent and frequent repetitive motions;
- avoid injury, sprains, or strains using good exercise techniques, low impact exercise, improved balance with specific exercises, and exercises designed for the movement or sport planned;
- wear appropriately fitting shoes with good arch support, and keep them in good repair;
- prepare for sports or strenuous activity with strengthening and stretching;
- don't be a weekend warrior and over do it after long periods without using your body;
- keep good posture and body alignment;
- sleep on a good mattress;
- wear your seat belt in the car;
- use proper body mechanics for heavy lifting.
How does the skull work with other systems?
The skull is composed of the cranium, the facial bones, and the jaw, also called the mandible. The cranium has several bones, 1 frontal, 2 parietal, 2 temporal, and 1 occiptal; for a total of 6. They are soft and contain a lot of cartilage in early childhood, but later in adulthood, they are interconnected by joints called sutures. The main job of the skull is to house and protect the brain. It also supports the facial bones, and forms a joint (temporomandibular joint) with the jaw.
No. The patella is the small round bone located in the knee that creates the kneecap. The long bone the leg is called the femur.
What is the anatomical position of the knee and the hip?
The location of the quadriceps is in the upper thigh area kind of by the hip abductors and the anatomical position of the quadriceps is flex-ion. It is located in the front of he upper thigh above the knee.
The quadriceps are anterior to the hamstrings.
Anterior: In front of
If you mean "Can a person with big bones get skinny", then yes. Big bones can effect appearance and make someone look a bit more athletic if they have muscle rather than "baby fat".
Of course, you also have to take into consideration what kind of skinny you're talking about. They won't look like, say, Emma Watson, but closer to someone like Jennifer Lawrence, with more curves (not that Emma - or Jennifer - isn't absolutely gorgeous).
But you're going to have to stay on a careful diet. Big bones can give someone an appearance of being a bit bigger than they might actually be. Eating healthy is definitely important, but taking the time to go to the gym, maybe even getting a personal trainer, can be all the difference.
