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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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Which bone is the medial leg bone?

The think lateral leg bone is the fibula. It is a non-weight bearing bone, but forms the lateral portion of your ankle joint.

Which bone is part of the axial skeleton?

trunk and head region are axial skeleton there are several bones one of the "humerus"bone which is present in arm.

What is the name of system provides the body with stability and the ability to move. It also protects the vital organs?

The rib cage protects the organs of the thorax and abdomen, and is part of the skeletal system that is the framework for the body.

Do men have one more rib than women?

They don't. Everyone has the same number of ribs.

Which behavior is important for keeping your skeletal system healthy?

The most important thing you can do is take in calcium. Although it is found in milk, you can find it in other dairy products. If you are lactoceintolerant then you should read a health book and/or read a book that tells you about strong and healthy bones.

What bones form ball and socket joint?

In the superior extremity you have ball of humerus (Head) and socket (Glenoid cavity) of the scapula. In the inferior extremity, you have ball of femur (Head of femur) and socket ( Acetabulum) of hip bone.

Why are ribs 8 through 12 known as false ribs?

Because they do not articulate directly onto the vertebrae.

When metals become ions what happens to their atomic radius?

Metals generally become cations and thus lose electrons and their atomic radius shrinks. This is because the metals will lose a shell of electrons and the nucleus' pull on the electrons will become more concentrated, pulling them closer.

How does the body respond to injury?

Regeneration is the nonspecific response of the body to injury.

The only bone connected to the skull by a freely movable joint?

The lower jaw bone (mandible) is the only bone connected to the skull by a freely movable joint, known as the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This joint allows for actions such as chewing, speaking, and yawning.

What is the size of a horses femur?

There are many different breeds of cattle with greatly varying sizes. Because of this, it is difficult to determine the exact size. A good starting point would be 17 inches, give or take a few.

What is the type of bone that is adapted to withstand stresses that arrive from a limited range of directions?

Cortical bone, also known as compact bone, is the type of bone adapted to withstand stresses that arrive from a limited range of directions. It is dense and forms the outer shell of most bones in the body, providing strength and protection.

What occurs first in the embryonic development of most of the bones of the skeleton?

These are the steps in bone development which begins in the second month of development:

â—¾Uses hyaline cartilage "bones" as models for bone construction
â—¾Requires breakdown of hyaline cartilage prior to ossification
Stages of Endochondral Ossification
â—¾Formation of bone collar
â—¾Cavitation of the hyaline cartilage
â—¾Invasion of internal cavities by the periosteal bud, and spongy bone formation
â—¾Formation of the medullary cavity; appearance of secondary ossification centers in the epiphyses
â—¾Ossification of the epiphyses, with hyaline cartilage remaining only in the epiphyseal plates

How many bones does a 8 year old girl have?

On average, an 8-year-old girl has around 206 bones. This is because some bones fuse together as the child grows, reducing the total number from the original count at birth, which is around 270 bones.

How many ribs does a woman have compared to a woman?

The same number as a male: 12 pairs.

Of course, theologically, some would expect the male to have one less, as Adam's rib was used to create Eve according to the Bible.

What is a lightweight porous bone that consists of a network of tiny struts and girders?

Trabecular bone, also known as cancellous or spongy bone, is a lightweight porous bone that consists of a network of interconnected struts and girders. It is found at the ends of long bones and within the vertebrae, providing structural support while allowing for flexibility and shock absorption.

What extends the knee and flexes the thigh?

The Femoral nerve. (The motor branches innervate anterior thigh muscles - quadriceps, which flex the thigh and extend the knee.)

What is the soft stuff in the middle of the bones and what does it do?

The soft stuff is called bone marrow, there are 2 types, yellow and red. Red is used in the body to create new red blood cells, and yellow creates white blood cells.

It is usually transplanted to help someone who's own marrow stops functioning right and the new transplanted marrow produces the white blood cells to help fight the infection.

What makes the bones weaker?

They become brittle because the interior spongy bone which is responsible for bone density deteriorates and what is left is mostly compact bone which is brittle and likely to break or shatter easily.

Which joint is in the distal end of the radius with the carpal bones of the wrist?

Scaphoid and lunate. Probably part of the triquetrum also. Distal end of ulna does not take any important part in articulation with the wrist bones.

What do you need the skeleton for?

For support; without the skeleton you would be nothing, your skeleton is what mostly completes your body. Your muscle tissue, fat, lungs, heart, everything.. they're all connected to the skeleton some how. If you're really that interested research it more.

What are fontanelles replaced by after birth?

Fontanels are a mesenchyme (loose connective tissue) filled space where bone formation is not yet complete, especially between the cranial bones of an infant's skull.

Fontanels are replaced and covered by the growth of bone over that connective tissue in time, into a suture (an immovable joint) that connect the different portions of the skull.