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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 located at the end of each long bone?
The spongy bone is the type of bone that you will find at the expansion of longer bones. This helps to fill the irregular spots in bones to make them complete.
What measures can reduce the risk of fractures?
Adequate calcium intake is necessary for strong bones and can help decrease the risk of fractures. People whodonot getenough calcium in their diets can take a calcium supplement. Exercise can help strengthen bones by increasing bone density
What two primary hormones that effect bones?
Parathyroid which:
"breaks down" bones to increase blood calcium levels
What is the triangular bone in your chest called?
There is a Xiphoid process, but I am not sure because you must clearly define your question.
Why is fluid important between bones?
Synovial fluid is important between the bones because it helps reduce the friction between the bones. This fluid also lets a person move his joints more freely.
They don't have bone because they're an invertebrate. They have an exoskeleton instead.
No. They have a rigid outer layer called an exoskeleton
What bones articulate to form a saddle joint?
The trapezium (a carpal bone) and the first metacarpal (that goes to the thumb) form the only two saddle joints in the human body.
What the adaptations of the thoracic vertebra?
have long spinous process which is directed downward. transverse process and centrum serve as points of attachment for ribs
Myelodysplasias (myelodsplastic syndrome) are bone marrow disorders that impact blood cell production.
Where are genes located in the human body?
Genes are in every cell in the body, in the nucleus. They are the genetic material.
it is well hidden in the nucleas it embedds itself in to it
What conditions is characterized by an enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities?
Acromegaly!
Where can you buy a real human skull?
In the United States, the sale and purchase of human skeletal material is far less regulated than most people seem to believe. The only federal law regulating human bones is narrowly focused on native American bones and grave goods. This law is known as NAGPRA, the Native American Grave Protection and Repratriation Act of 1990. Otherwise, at this writing (May 2008) only two states have laws that restrict ownership and transfer of human skeletal material: Georgia and Tennessee. In all other states it is legal to purchase and own human skeletal material as long as it complies with NAGPRA. There are several internet vendors who import human skeletal material from Asia for sale. Vendor - Osta in Canada.
In Canada unless you are becoming a doctor that requires this then beware! Students can get human skeletons and skulls alone, but often proof is needed as to why you need it. Some people donate their bodies to science and are called Cadavers. You can also go to specialty medical stores to buy this, but need proof as to why you need it.
Where do bones meet at that allow you to bend curl and stand up straight?
ewan qoeh..........................tanong moeh sa bwan sa2gutin ka ng araw
Do bone cells expand and contract to move the body?
no, the skeleton is a support structure. The muscles expand and contract to create movement in the body.
Why is it important for the skull to have holes through the bone?
So nerves and blood vessels can get out. Otherwise, it'd be like having a second floor on your house with no windows, doors, or stairs.
What are the sutures of the skull?
The sutures, synarthrotic joints, for the zygomatic bones are between the temporal process of the zygomatic bone and the zygomatic process of the temporal bone, which forms the zygomatic arch.
A fracture in the shaft of the bone would be a break in the what?
The straight part in the middle, away from both ends of the bone
