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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 important difference between single bone cell and the bone tissue in a human femur bone?
A bone cell is a living cell, but bone tissue includes a non-living matrix
When a muscle contracts what does it pull on?
A muscle pull happens when muscles are overworked or over stretched
Who named the bones of the body?
Hippocrates, (ca. 460 BC - ca. 370 BC), a Greek philosopher and physition known as, 'The Father Of Medicine', would be my best guess.
The axial skin skeleton includes bones from?
The axial part of the skeleton consists of:
the skull, vertebral column (spine), rib cage and sternum.
You are an idiot learn how to spell and then maybe someone will answer your question.
What passes through the foramen ovale?
Sphenoid bone of the skull. It is the most interesting bone in the skull.
What are the phalanges and how many do you have?
Phalanges in anatomy are any of the bones of the fingers or toes. So we have ten of each.
really important other wise you would be creme and stuff.
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Above is correct (except for spelling) Without bones, you would be a pile of meat on the floor, unable to stand or move.
Yes, the bone is an organ because it has blood and neve tissue inside.
How do the skeletal and muscular systems work together to move your body?
Muscles are attached to bones by tendons. The muscles contract to allow movement, while the skeleton gives the muscles support. The muscles and bones move together, basically with the muscles contracting and the bones allowing them to stay up.
Something like that.
Is the spine the longest bone in the body?
no its not the longest bone in human body....its the thigh bone which is the longest bone in humans....
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.
