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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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Name the two bones that protect internal organs?
The entire pelvis protects the organs in the lower abdomen. The spinal column protects the body by giving it structure or framework. When a person is in an accident that breaks the pelvis or hip bones, there is typically also damage or extensive injury to the lower abdominal organs.
Are there any bones in a tongue?
Within the head there are no bones under the human tongue. Apart from the Mandible (Jaw bone) the entirity of the bottom part of the mouth is soft tissue, mostly muscle. The main muscles are the Geniohyoid and the Mylohyoid which attach between the inside of the mandible and, the only bone in the human body not connected to another, the Hyoid bone. This bone is present the neck as an attachment for muscles. It is a U shaped bone that is suspended by various muscles (the two above plus the Digastric and the Stylohyoid) above the thyroid cartilage. This is the bone that is often uset to determine, post mortem, if a person was strangled as it is easily broken.
Why do humans have cartilage on their ears and nose?
Cartilage is more flexible then bone, so it's better for the ears and nose.
How long does it take to get results from a nuclear bone scan?
Radioactive Iodine Ablation (RAI) can cause a feeling of hypERthyroidism within hours of administration. This is due to the increased iodine which fuels the thyroid, and is similar to throwing gasoline on a campfire. It may take weeks or months to begin to feel the results of the destruction of thyroid tissues and the subsequent lowering of thyroid hormones. If you are concerned about your specific situation, seek the advice of your qualified endocrinologist.
What is the strongest bone in your body and where is it located?
The longest bone in your body is the femur, and it is located in the thigh.
Why are the bones of the sacrum fused together?
Many joints are not fused a birth. These include the skull as well. This allows for rapid growth and maturation of the boney skeleton.
Is distal radius and ulna type of syndesmosis joint?
The radius and ulna are joined by a syndesmosis along the lengths of their shafts. The distal radioulnar joint is not a syndesmosis.
Is a knee a joint bone or tendon?
The knee itself is made of ligaments cartilage and bone, and the kneecap is made of bone.
Where is the third or fourth lumbar on your spine?
Place your hands on your hips, so that they are resting on the superior surface (top) of your hip bones, with your thumbs pointed towards your back. If you slide your hands towards your back, when your thumbs meet, that is approximately the level of the spinous process of the 3rd or 4th lumbar vertebrae.
Which bone houses the lacrimal canal?
The word lacrimal means a type of stroke ending which is used in typography.
A pectus excavatum deformity or sunken chest is a chest that bends inward in the center. It may press against the heart or lungs. It may be accompanied by other birth defects. It should be treated by surgery so the heart and lungs can grow naturally and so the child is not constantly embarrassed by the comments of other children.
The joint between the femur and the tibia?
i believe it is the denver nuggets boiling point when placed in a frying pan with some fresh onions and vegetable oil
What are the muscle is attached to the ribs and sternum That expand the rib cage During Inhalation?
it's called the diaphragm! but technically it expands your muscles so your lungs can expand, it doesn't expand the ribcage.
What is the spongy stuff called in a joint?
the inside part of most bones. an example in the cranium (skull), we have spongy bone in the middle and compact bone on top and bottom.
What helps strengthen bones as they grow?
milk and minerals :) p.s. i would know cause im a doctor :)
