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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 is diploe and where is it located?
diploe is a layer of spongy bone separates the external and internal tables of the compact bones that made the skull up.
What is the name of the Type of joint that prevent movement are called?
These are called immovable joints.
Having an individual lie down and elevate his or her legs after breaking a bone is intended to
Why can a bone that has been soaked for several hours in acid be tied in a knot?
It has now become very flexible... and so it can be tied into a knot
Does the female body have 11 ribs?
Usually - No.
Normally, both men and women have 12 ribs on each side.
But there's some room for personal variation due to birth "defects" and certain surgeries.
Which bones make up your knuckle?
The knuckle is formed by the junction of the metacarpals and the proximal phalanges of the fingers.
Why can the knee only move in one direction?
Because like the elbow, the knee is a hinge joint. It has a groove in it that keeps the movement in single plane. This makes the musculature required to articulate the joint simpler.
To move in more than one plane a joint needs either many bones in it (like the wrist), or has to be a ball and socket construction with muscles all round it to pull it in many directions (like the hip or shoulder).
What is an example of moving from the wrist toward the elbow?
it is moving in a proximal direction. a proximal direction is situated nearer to the center of the body or the point of attachment.
What is the function of the transverse process?
The transverse process functions as the site of attachment for muscles and ligaments of the spine as well as the point of articulation of the ribs
Differnece between typical and atypical?
Typical is an expected outcome; atypical would be an unexpected outcome.
What is the expected recovery period for torn knee cartilage?
It's around three months because the ligaments and the muscle tissue need time to rebuild and strengthen your knee.
What is the posterior region between the ribs and hips?
The region that is between the ribs and the hips, located on the posterior of the body, is the lumbar region.
Is it true The knee is distal to the foot?
The knee is proximal to the foot. The knee is also superior to the foot in anatomical position.
