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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 a smooth round opening in the bones?
A foraman which is what allows nerves and blood vessels to enter bones.
Which vertebra articulates with the occipital bone?
The first cervical vertebra, called C1 or the atlas, articulates with the occipital bone.
Why is the backbone made up of small bones?
If the spine was one continuous bone, we would be very restricted in our upper body movements. The jointed vertebrae allow flexibility.
There are several bones in the Ankle. However, the one most commonly referred to as the "Ankle Bone" (the knob-like bone that protrudes out from where the ankle rotates) is called the Medial Malleolus.
Where are all the bones in a human body?
Long bones are some of the longest bones in the body, such as the Femur, Humerus and Tibia but are also some of the smallest including the Metacarpals, Metatarsals and Phalanges. The classification of a long bone includes having a body which is longer than it is wide, with growth plates (epiphysis) at either end, having a hard outer surface of compact bone and a spongy inner known as cancellous bone containing bone marrow. Both ends of the bone are covered in hyaline cartilage to help protect the bone and aid shock absorption.
What bone protects the major organ of the nervous system?
The cranium (skull) is the collection of bones that protects the brain, which is the major organ of the nervous system.
What does the skeleton provide the body?
skeletal muscles are in charge of your motions and voluntary actions.
they also move the bones in your body .
your bones are part of the connective tissue their funcion is to bind, support and connect structures in the body
Describe how the bones arranged in a similar way in each animal?
they inherited their bones from a common ancestor
What does bone marrow do for the body and where can it be found?
In the bones of the body. Bones have a swollen part on both the ends called epiphysis and in between epiphysis is diaphysis. when a TS is taken through diaphysis a central cavity is seen called marrow cavity which is filled with Yellow bone marrow.
What provides cushioning at joints?
the cushion at the ends of the bones is called cartilage and is lubricated with sinovial fluid that is produced by your body.
What are The parts of the thoracic vertebrae that articulate with the ribs are?
The ribs articulate with the thoracic vertebrae. The thoracic vertebrae also articulate with each other.
What does rhinoplasty involve?
The rhinoplasty surgeons operates on the nose. They corrects and reconstructs the form, restoring the functions, and aesthetically enhancing the nose, by resolving nasal trauma, congenital defect, respiratory impediment, and a failed primary rhinoplasty.
What are two bones in your leg?
where the lower leg bones connect to a large bonein the foot called the talus (say: tal-iss)
The skull is used to protect the brain. Lets say you bumped your head. If you did not have a skull, the brain could be severally damaged. But, if you have a skull, the brain wouldn't get damaged. When your a baby, the skull hasn't been fully developed so that is why people are so careful handling their babies.
What are the differences between tarsal and carpal bones?
There are seven tarsal bones are in each ankle and eight carpal bones in each of your wrists.
What organ is in between your breasts at bottom of breast bone?
The lungs fill the chest cavity with the heart resting between the lungs and slightly to the left. All of these organs are protected by thr breast bone and rib cage.
