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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 formed from the red bone marrow and then migrate to tissue throughout the body?

Eosinophils are formed in red bone marrow and then migrate to tissues throughout the body. Eosinophils destroy parasitic organisms and play a major rol in allergic reactions.

What is the name of the bone in the back of your head?

You have several bones in your head that protect your brain. Together they are called the skull or cranium. All the bones of the skull (except the mandible) are firmly interlocked along structures called sutures.

Cranium is the brain case or helmet composed of eight bones including the frontal, occipital, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones, along with a pair of parietal and temporal bones.

What are the main uses for skeleton?

The skeleton is a very important part of the human body. It is important because:

  • It is the framework of your body.
  • It helps you move without having a hard time.
  • It deducts pain when you are hurt because those bones are strong.
  • It doesn't make you look lanky.

What is the most anterior bone of the cranial area?

Keeping aside reference of other craniata, the anterior bone of the human skull is called "os frontale" or the frontal bone of the skull.

The head bone is connected to the what bone?

You would call it a neck bone, I suppose, but the "Neck Bone" has many other bones with it. Though it is all made up as the Cervical vertebrae

What is the structure of skeletal muscles?

Well, a skeletal muscle really has nothing to do with a skeleton, so don't listen to what that person says. Anyway, these muscles are attached to bones (either directly or by tendons). They are found all over your body, too. They are considered volintary (meaning you are capeable of moving them) even though blinking and breathing are involintary (not capeable of moving, they move by themselves) . Skeletal muscles are striated (a cool scientific word for "striped"). Skeletal muscle always work in pairs (one flexor and one extensor). A flexor bends the joint and the extensor straightens it. Skeletal muscles move bones by pulling on the bones. Keep in mind that THEY DO NOT PUSH!!!! So, uh, that's it. Really that's all I can do to answer your question, so, good luck with whatever you needed the information for.

What is the cartilage that attaches the ribs called?

the name of the muscle that is attached to your ribs is called a Diaphragm,

it helps your lungs to breathe.

What would happen if the spine consist of one long bone?

if the spine consists of a long bone we cudent bend our back

Is diarthrosis an immovable joint?

A diarthrosis joint is actually very mobile. Diarthrosis is a category that encompasses gliding, hinge, pivot, condyloid, ball and socket, and saddle joints.

Why ligaments a part of the skeletal system?

If we didn't have a skeletal system we would be a blob on the ground. If we didn't have bones well basically the same thing but also we wouldn't be able to produce blood or marrow.<----- (important) We also need tendons and ligaments so our muscles stay attached to our bones (another reason why we need bones) and allow smoother movement.

What are the 12 common bone markings of the human body?

  • capitulum
  • condyle
  • crest
  • epicondyle
  • facet
  • foramen
  • fossa
  • groove
  • head
  • line
  • malleolus
  • meatus
  • notch
  • protuberance
  • spine
  • trochanter
  • trochlea
  • tubercle
  • tuberosity

Why is the fibula bone so important to the body?

The fibula is the smaler of the two bones located in the lower legs (the other is the tibia). Its main function is to provide a location for muscle attachment. Even though the fibula is not the weight-bearing bone of the legs, it lends support to the tibia, making us human more stable. It also offers us a wide range of maneuverability (running, jumping, climbing, stabilizing).

Are children's bones not as strong as adult bones are?

No, they are more pliable when you are younger; when you're older they're more brittle. However children often engage in riskier behavior (climbing, jumping fro unsafe heights, etc.) resulting in falls and similar accidents. This causes more frequent bone breaks.

How are vertebrae attached to each other?

Vertebrae are attached to each other primarily through intervertebral discs and facet joints. The intervertebral discs, which consist of a gel-like nucleus pulposus surrounded by a tough annulus fibrosus, provide cushioning and allow for movement between the vertebrae. Facet joints, located at the back of the vertebrae, connect the bony projections of adjacent vertebrae, enabling stability and facilitating spinal motion. Ligaments, such as the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments, also play a crucial role in maintaining the alignment and integrity of the vertebral column.

Why the pelvic bones of a four legged animal such as the cat or pig are much less massive than those of the humans?

The reason the pelvic bones, or the hip bones, of a four legged animal are less massive than those of a human is because in humans all of their weight is concentrated onto that one area of the body, and only onto two legs. But in four legged animals there are four legs to distribute the weight onto, thus the hip bone does not need to be as strong.

Tendons and ligaments must withstand tension along the axis of their fibers These structures are composed of?

Tendons are the elastic bands that connect muscle to bone, while ligaments are the bands that connect bone to bone. Both are made of connective tissue that is composed of collagen.

Can humans have tails?

Not really.

A tail needs bones, muscles, and nerves to control it. A human just don't have the parts to build something like that from.

Even if by some amazing medical development it'd be possible to transplant a tail from a dog(which today isn't), there wouldn't be any nerves to hook it up to to make it wag.

You'd have to take the nerves intended for some other muscles and use those instead, but then you'd lose the use of those muscles.
Not really.

A tail needs bones, muscles, and nerves to control it. A human just don't have the parts to build something like that from.

Even if by some amazing medical development it'd be possible to transplant a tail from a dog(which today isn't), there wouldn't be any nerves to hook it up to to make it wag.

You'd have to take the nerves intended for some other muscles and use those instead, but then you'd lose the use of those muscles.

What do you called a head bones?

Well the main head bone we have is called a skull.

Is radius part of the skeletal system?

yes the radius is apart of he skeletal system

What is the rate of complications following a lumbar laminectomy?

After laminectomy (postoperative), there is a risk of developing complications that can include blood clots, infection, excessive bleeding, worsening of back pain, nerve damage, or spinal fluid leak