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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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The medical term describes an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum?

According to a pulmonologist, its called costochondritis.
Costochondritis
Yes, costochondritis is sinflammation of the cartilage that joins the rib to the sternum. Another term for costochondritis is Tzietze's syndrome.

How does the bone grow lengthwise and what is this process called?

The bones in a human body are growing in diameter through the process of appositional growth. While, bones are growing longer in length in the epiphyseal plate where cartilage is formed and ossified.

What does persistent diffuse uptake mean on a bone scan?

There is an increased level of metabolic activity of the bone throughout the body.

What cause malformation of the skull?

The malformations caused by premature closure of the cranial sutures are, collectively, called craniostenosis. These take several different forms, depending on which suture closes prematurely.

Why do I get a constant ache in my right side behind and below rib cage?

If you are concerned about a problem with you body, go and see a qualified medical practitioner (a Doctor). The internet is not a place to get advice about things that are wrong with you when YOU are ill.

What is used to support a fractured wrist or forearm?

A sling is typically used to support and immobilize the arm. When no sling is available a triangular bandage may serve as a sling..

What can be done for a cracked rib?

There isn't much that can be done for a bruised rib. Take a pain medication as directed and take it easy until the rib heals.

What bone is referred to as the sitting bone?

Ischium i would like to know what i can do or what kind of Dr. i can go see about this pain ..it is the bone u sit on .. it hurts if i sit too long ,walk too far,or even standing too long

How do you find the age of someone by their bones?

Here is a patent that attempts to definre a procedure to determine age in humans.

http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/6933120/fulltext.html

What is the medical term meaning setting a broken bone?

When you go to the doctor to have a broken bone set, it is a pretty basic procedure. The doctor will first xray the area and find where the break is. Next he/she will push the broken bone back together to form one piece again. Then, more then likely you will get to pick out the color of your cast!!!

How does the body cut down friction at joints?

There is a thick liquid produced in the joint spaces to cushion and reduce friction. This viscous fluid is called synovial fluid.

What joint is between the tarsus and tibia and fibula?

It is a plane (gliding) joint

  1. Yes tarsal is a joint found in the pes or feet that we call.

Gliding
Gliding

What is the biological name of funny bone?

The 'funny bone' is medically labelled as the 'humerus' (hence the word humour) - it's the bone in your arm from the elbow to the shoulder.

Where can cartilage be found?

Cartilage can be found in a variety of places throughout the body including the articular surface of the bones, the rib cage, the ears, the nose, the bronchial tubes and the intervertebral discs.
Cartilage is located between bones to cushion and lubricate movement. It is also found at the ends of bones like the nose, and in other parts of the body where you need stiffening without bones, like in the ears. Many animals have an entire skeleton made of cartilage instead of bone, like sharks.

What injuries affect the skeletal system?

Fracture: compound fracture when the bone go out of the skin.

Dislocation: is not a fracture, the joint breaks and the bones separate.

Sprain: one of the ligaments of a joint rips.

How does the rib cage and sternum protect the heart and lungs?

They prevent a slight bit of "cushion" to the heart, but no real structural protection. The ribs/rib cage provide the bulk of the protection to the heart (and the lungs, for that matter).

Because the lungs are soft, they cannot stop any significant penetration to the body that might hit the heart, whereas the ribs can provide this function, to an extent.

More times than not, the lungs can actually cause issues for the heart due to a build up of blood or air.

Is the heart lies anterior to the sternum and posterior to the vertebral column?

Answer

the base of the heart is the widest part; the apex is the narrow end, which points toward the left hip. the apex of the heart contact the chest wall just below the lift nipple: the heartbeat is most clearly felt here and the site is called the point of maximal intensity(PIM).

Mary Porter


that answer most definitely did not answer the question that was asked

No you have it backwards, the heart likes posterior (behind) the sternum and anterior (in front) of the vertebral column. If you are getting the terms confused just think of the phrase your mom used to say "If you do that again I'll hit you in your posterior (your butt)"

How many kids does bizzy bone have?

Bizzy Bone has 8 biological children. But has been known to claim all children belonging to the mothers. 1st born is a daughter by the name of Bryona McCane age 17. As the youngest of a boy he named Jacob McCane in which was born early 2009. The 1st 4 resides in Cleveland by one woman, following the other 4 by separate mothers all residing in Columbus,Ohio.

Compare a joint and a ligament?

Ligaments and tendons share some similarities. They are both ways in which the body ties two structures together. They are both made up of similar tissue (mostly collagen). Their main difference is in what they connect together. Ligaments typically hold two bones together. Examples include the glenohumeralligament, which holds together the upper arm bone (humerus) and the shoulder socket (glenoid), the patellarligament, which holds the kneecap (patella) to the shin bone (tibia), and the ligamentum flavum, a structure which holds the backs of the vertebrae together. Tendons, on the other hand, generally connect a muscle to a bone. Examples of tendons include the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscle or gastrocnemius to the heel, and the quadriceps tendon, which connects the front thigh muscles to the kneecap (patella).

Which part of your body disappears when you stand up?

You lose your chair because you are standing up.

Actually, the answer to the riddle is: "You lose your lap."