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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 the purpose of cartilage and where is is located?
Cartilage is a firm, elastic and flexible type of connective tissue that covers the surface of joints, allowing bones to slide over each other. It is found on the ears, nose, knees, elbows, trachea and larynx.
Is the fibula non weight bearing?
The fibula does not bear weight, but several muscles originate from it. The fibula, is the thinner bone in the lower leg, not made for weight bearing, however the tibia is made for weight bearing, which is the larger bone in the lower leg.
Does physical exercise decrease bone density?
No, it does not decrease your bone density. Rather, exercising potentially stimulates the tissues and blood vessels around your bones, prompting them to better maintain their density. While you can take actions to promote bone health, there is little you can do to directly affect increasing or decreasing your bone density intentionally.
What are the main four functions of the skeleton?
1.Supports the framework 2.Holds the body together 3.Protects internal organs 4.Helps us move
Which part of the skeleton protects the spinalcord?
A glomerulus- meaning big bony ball. It gets its name because big bony balls are often left unseen, making it a perfect layer for the vertebra. If one actually comes accross big bony balls, one is advised not to sit near magnets.
-sincerly sackman Jones DLUX
What is it when your spine curves to one side of your body?
It is called scoliosis or spineafobia.
It can be be bad enough that you need surgery, or as slight as doctors dont even ask for follow ups
The smooth flexible layer of tissue covering the ends of bone is?
Hyaline cartilage is a type of tissue found at the ends of some bones.
It is an amorphous (chondroitin and glucosamine) matrix that surrounds cells that are called chondrocytes (within lacunae).
It acts as a support and as a cushion. It has little blood supply and because of that it heals poorly.
What are the differences between the fetal skull and adult skull?
the calvarium of the adult scull is fused, in the fetus the bones making up the skull are not fused (not joined together), also the're actually quiet a lot of space around the bones - called fontanelles or "soft spots" on a baby's head that you can feel on the back of the head in many babies until 6-9 months or so and on the front of many babies until 15-18 months or so.
Which bone is also known as funny bone?
The humeri. There is only one funny bone in the body and originally its not a bone. It is a sensetion occurs due to depression over ulner nerve as they are not well covered at the site of the elbow. so this part is known as the 'funny bone'.
Can a floating rib be painful?
I m sorry ii can't answer this but my left floating rib rift beneath the rib cage when I suck in sticks out of my skin my right one does not and when I touch that rib it feels like it stabs into something inside my body someone really needs to answer us
Does Ligaments hold bones together at all moveable joint?
no they arnt because it is your bones attaching together and your muscels protect the bone
The phalanges that has only two bones?
The big toe proper has only 2 bones. Every other toe has 3 bones.
The big toe on each foot has two bones called phalanges: a distal phalanx at the end and a proximal phalanx that connects to a metatarsal bone in the middle foot. All other toes have 3 phalanges, with a medial phalanx between the other two toe bones.
What are intercoastal muscles?
The intercostal muscles are the muscles that lie between the ribs and form the chest wall. Their function is to aid inhalation and exhalation.
What are the names of cavity with in a bone?
antrum - a natural cavity or hollow in a bone bodily cavity, cavum, cavity - (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
