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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 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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LexaBookworm
What are the three main bone of the arms?
The humerus, radius, and ulna are the bones of your arm. The humerus is the upper arm bone. In the forearm, the radius is the larger bone on the "thumb side," and the ulna is the smaller bone on the "pinkie" side.
What are two things that our skeletal system stores?
it keeps your body together and protects you organs and ligaments
What is a break in the bone without penetration of the skin surface over the fracture site?
Closed fracture. If the bone is crushed or broken in multiple pieces, a comminuted fracture.
What are the three primary responsibilities of the skeletal system?
1. Framework, 2. Protection (skull, rib cage and pelvis) 3.blood cell production.
What disorder primarily affects the bone matrix and is due to the loss of a calcium salt?
what disorder primary affects the bone matrix and is due to the loo of calcium salt
