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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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Does soda make the bones weaker?
Yes. Certain types of soda, including coke, will make your bones slightly weaker. But you won't notice any difference unless you drink a lot.
A coccygeal vertebra is one of the bones that makes up the tailbone.
Why does the bottom of your rib cage hurt when you touch it?
before you touch it do you put on an iron gauntlet and then touch it as hard as you can because i had this problem to but i switched to a pillow and now it doesn't hurt anymore i would give that a try and if it still doesn't work go ask someone smaller then you to touch it and then see what happens
Why do bones of younger people break more?
In old age (oder than 65 or 70) an adults bones become more brittle and beak easier due to diseases like osteoporosis. This is compounded by the decrease in many older people of agility due to musclre and join t problems which increases slips trips and falls - thus kore chances to break brittle bones.
Younger folks up the age of ten or so have more pliable bones with more soft components near their ends, reducing the frequency of breakage under normal wear and stress. The bones have lower cross section tan adult bones and can'r withstand breaking stress as easily. They however are prone to take mor athletic chances with their games and adventures which may increase the chances of bone breaking forces. Old folks are, after all, not as often seen climbing trees.
Between these two extremes there is a population with sturdy bones, good reflexes and vision and enough smarts to avoid some of life's gravity related accidents. However this is the same group that goes int foe skateboards, ice climbing and heavy duty sports. These all put bones in danger.
In general the medical community does not agree with the position that young people break bones more frequently than older peipleIn part it depends on the meaning you put to "older" and "younger". I also depends on activities, lifestyle and diseases. The general consensus of doctors reviewing dat on broken bones is that the rate of fractures increases with age.
The two large processes of the proximal femur are the greater and lesser?
greater trochanter and lesser trochanter
What are the ten common bones in the human body?
i think it's spine and shoulder blade. i know it's only 2 but oh well.
Ill give you a hand if you don't mind ill give anatomical names and common names....
1. spine
2. shoulder blade (scapula)
3. arm bone (humorous)
4. wrist bones (radius)
5. (ulna)
6. leg bone (femur)
7. pelvis
8. knee cap (patella)
9. calf bones (fibula)
10. (tibia)
these are the most common i can think of off the top of my head.
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What does the rib cage support?
The rib cage supports and protects vital organs in the thoracic cavity, including the heart and lungs. It also provides structural support for the upper body and aids in respiration by allowing the expansion and contraction of the chest during breathing. Additionally, the rib cage serves as an attachment point for muscles involved in breathing and upper limb movements.
What are the bones and muscles and joints used in volleyball?
I only know the overhead serve so far,
JOINTS
MOVEMENT
MUSCLE
§ Shoulder
Ball and socket joint
Abduction
Adduction
Flexion
Extension
Circumduction
Deltoids
Pectorals
Latissimus Dorsi
Trapezius
§ Elbow
Hinge joint
Flexion
Extension
Triceps
Biceps
Wrist Flexors
§ Hip
Ball and socket
Flexion
Extension
Quadriceps
Hamstring
Hip Flexors
§ Knee
Hinge Joint
Flexion
Extension
Hamstring
Tibialis Anterior
§ Hand/Wrist
Gliding Joint
Flexion
Extension
Wrist Flexors
Wrist Extensors
§ Ankles
Gliding Joint
Plantar Flexion
Dorsiflexion
Achilles Tendon
Gastrocnemius
Tibialis Anterior
Volume of cylinder is 3600 height is 4.8 miles what is radius?
Since the volume of a cylinder is V = (pi*radius^2)*height,
then, rearranging, radius = square root (V / (pi*height)).
Plug the numbers in and find out!
Is surgery the best answer for canine broken pelvis?
Depends on where the fracture is, any dislocations, and the weight of the dog.
What is the strongest bones of human body?
The temporal bone, which makes up part of your skull, is the strongest bone in the human body. Many think it's the femur, but the femur is the biggest and longest bone, but not the strongest.
Is bones hard white and brittle?
Bones are strong, durable and slightly flexible. They can give a little. they are white and brittle when they dry out and are exposed to the air for some time.
Why do fat people have wrist bones covered in fat?
Genetics determines where an individuals body deposits fat. I am a fat person but both my ankles and my wrist bones are clearly prominent. Every body is different.
How do you find the radius of a circle if you don't know the circumference?
ok... This is very simple.Just find the center and measure from there to the outside then you have your radius. OR you could simply find the circumference. Then use Pi. Did you know that March 14 is Pi day because the date is 3-14 ?
