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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.
14,490 Questions
What bones contain yellow bone marrow?
Yellow bone marrow contains and is made up of fat globules and capillaries. It also contains numerous blood vessels. If yellow bone marrow seeps into the blood stream it can be deadly.
What is calcification of the thoracic?
The phrase "calcification of the thoracic" is incomplete. There a missing word after "thoracic."
Why is a bone like a crunchie bar full of holes?
Bone is a rigid, hard, porous solid organic material
In terms of anatomy what is a nasal concha?
A long, narrow and curled bone shelf which protrudes into the breathing passage of the nose is called a turbinate, or better known in anatomy as a nasal concha.
What are the three layers of living bone?
1. Periosteum (outside layer)
2. Medullary cavity (middle layer)
3. Endosteum (inner layer)
What are the finger bones called in scientific words?
Phalanges is the overall term for the structures (i.e the fingers) and these are composed of phalanx's (distal, proximal, and middle).
Will the minerals in bones stay forever?
I don't know, but I have mrs downes for science and this is another of her annoying analysis question.
Yes, lambs are young sheep, sheep are mammals and mammals are vertebrates, they have backbones.
Reduction is the general term for putting a bone back into place.
