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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 joint is between proximal phlanges and metacarplebones?

The second through fourth metacarpophalangeal joints are condyloid joints. The first metacarpophalangeal joint is a saddle joint.

Does Bone marrow transplantation treat myelofibrosis?

Although historically there has not been much improvement in the treatment of myelofibrosis, that has changed recently. The main treatment now consists of taking a medication known as "Jakafi" which targets the gene thought to cause myelofibrosis.

How many bones in the tarsus?

There are 7 Tarsal Bones in the human foot

Why are there discs of cartilage in our backbones?

The cartilage discs are the intervertebral discs. These are present to help cushion the bones to prevent the bones grinding into each other (which would cause severe arthritis by the age of 30 if there were no discs). Also, the discs help keep the spine flexible, so you can bend, turn and twist throughout the neck and torso.

Is the metacarpal a long bone or short bone?

That all depends on what you compare it to. In strict anatomy language, a bone that is longer than it is wide is a long bone. But even if it's a "long bone" by definition, it's still fairly short in everyday terms - particularly when compared to the femur for instance.

the metatarsals are long bones, despite the name. short bones look like cubes, at carpal and tarsals

How do ligaments commonly get damaged?

Ligaments can commonly get damaged from a variety of different types of injuries. They can be torn by simply running and twisting the leg, but they can also be torn through participation in sports.

What is the function of tarsal bones?

ankle or foot boot that the metatarsals connect to then the toes and above the tarsal are the two lower leg bones the tibia and fibula

Why can you study bone and not cartilage?

Cartilage could be used to hold our selves together but cartilage is actually unformed bone and Cartilage also is very unstable if you bones so to speak were made of cartilage we would highly unstable and unable to walk like a baby almost

What does a smooth muscle look like?

idk but i do know that iit looks smooth and wavey and has small holes in it

Is mastoid process is located on each temporal bone?

Yes. The mastoid process is a bump of bone on the temporal bones. You can feel it by gently rubbing back and forth right behind your ear lobes.

Is the hip bone an irregular bone?

The hip bone is not considered an irregular bone, rather it is classified as a flat bone. The lower jaw is an example of an irregular bone.

Is your backbone the longest bone in the human body?

If your backbone were just one long bone, you would not be able to move side to side or bend of twist your back. Your back would be stiff. It would be difficult to sit down. You couldn't curl up under the covers on a cold morning. You couldn't do a jack knife high-dive. It would be impossible to slouch in your seat. Plus, each vertebrae acts as it's own little stretching tool. They all work together so that you can be more flexible. With just one bone, you would always be completely straight up like a robot. A flexible spine is what helps people (and animals) move around freely.

What bones are distal to the radius and ulna and proximal to the metacarpals?

The radius and ulna are proximal to the carpal bones. The carpals are distal to the radius and ulna.

Which vitamne is good for you skin and bone?

Vitamin D plays an important role in bone health. 10-15 minutes of exposure to sunlight 2-3 times a weak is sufficient for strong bones.

Also vitamin K helps vitamin D to do its job and helps increase bone mass.

Minerals like calcium are also good for strong and healthy bones.

The cartilage found at the end of long bones is called?

At articular surfaces. And epiphysial plates in children

WHAT organ system contains the bone marrow?

Presumably you speak of bone marrow, located within mostbones of the skeletal system