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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 parts that make up the bone structure?
- Spongy Bone- open specs that provide support
- Compact Bone- rigid/dense bone made of connective tissue
Which is the larger bone in the face?
The mandible. Attached to the mandible (via tendons) is the masseter muscle, which is capable of generating more force (in terms of pounds per square inch) than any other muscle in the human body.
Is the heart distal to the rib cage?
The heart is SUPERIOR to the stomach...ABOVE... Distal usually only applies to the appendages, or limbs. The hand is distal to the elbow. The foot is distal to the ankle. Distal might give you partial credit for some answers but when you are dealing with the torso you will want to use SUPERIOR or INFERIOR.
What is the main term for fracture of the clavicle?
The main term for a fracture of the clavicle is a broken collarbone. It is one of the most common bones in the human body that get broken easily.
He'll suffer bone fractures even after minor trauma.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the base of the skull?
Occipital is the term usually used when referring to the base of the skull.
What Vertebrae are not attached to ribs called?
The cervical and lumbar vertebrae do not articulate with the ribs. The thoracic vertebrae are the only ones that articulate with the ribs.
How do the circulatory muscular and skeletal systems work together?
The muscles move bones and bones provide blood cells to the circulatory system. When muscles contract, they help move blood in the veins back to the heart. Many parts of the body work together like this.
Why does it feel like your ribs are crushing your body?
- because they are apart.
ribs are separated by intercostal muscles
What is the lateral curvation of the spine called?
That is called a scoliosis. You can remember the 'S' shaped spine of Scoliosis.
How many ribs in all does girls have?
Males and Female humans both have 2 pairs of floating ribs, those are ribs #11 and #12.
What is the displacement of a bone from its normal position called?
a dislocation no its called a subluxation
How does the structure of the skeletal system allow it to function property?
the structure gives the body it shape
I'm not sure if it the best answer but that's pretty close to it
Where is the sternohyoid muscle located?
The sternohyoid muscle runs from the sternum to the hyoid bone in the neck. It depresses the hyoid bone with the larynx.
What is the purpose of the backbone?
The backbone protects your spinal nerve and helps keep all the upper body structures and organs in place.
And obviously helps your body to stay straight and your head to be where it is.
What are the two function of a bone?
I can provide one reason, but I am shaky on the other. Basically, the bone marrow (the foam stuff in your bone) creates red blood cells, which are vital for survival. Red blood cells transport oxygen to the lungs, and all the other important cells that need it. This proccess is called diffusion. I hope this is a little helpful!
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