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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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Why is it essential to maintain skeletal traction?
to immobolize ,to avoid deformities,accelerate bone healing
Discuss the role of the cerebellum in maintaining smooth coordinated skeletal activity?
it provides the precise timing and appropriate patterns and agility needed for our daily living.
Has Cathie Jung the lady with the worlds smallest waist had ribs removed?
No she really hasn't she made it through tons of years of wearing corsets.
yes
Bones are made up of bone cells and bones tissues?
Bones are made up of compact and spongy bone, along with red and yellow bone marrow. Also, in the center of each bone, there is a stream where fluids can flow
Can inhalants such as gasoline cause bone marrow damage?
Im almost positive thata what happening to me i used to abuse inhalants now i cant walk
What is the sphere part called on top of bones?
"Bumps" on bones, spherical or not, are generally referred to with the term "process".
Should you ignore a broken bone?
Ignoring a broken bone can lead to disability infection or death if you are unlucky,
Bones need calcium and phosphorus to remain healthy and strong, but the body also needs vitamin D to be able to absorb these two minerals. Without this necessary vitamin, bones can become soft and flexible.
Are wrist and ankle bones long bones?
no, they aren't even long. An example of a long bone is the femur.
What are the different ways bones can be injured?
You could fall, trip or even hit yourself bad enough to break a bone... Sometimes someone else might hurt badly
What causes a human to go from having 270 bones to 206 bones?
I suspect you're referring to the fact that adult humans have many fewer bones than babies. Adults have fewer bones because as we mature, bones that are separate in babies fuse to become one bone in the adult.
How does tennis help your bones?
Tennis is one of the best sports for total body workouts! Tennis helps your bones by keeping them nice and strong because having a good workout promotes better health and stronger bone functions! Tennis is also great for the heart, your arms, your legs, your flexibility (range of motion), your abs, and even your mind! It is proven that people whom place tennis on a regular basis have a higher self -esteem, handle stress bettter, and are more optimistic. Of course with any workout on a regular basis the body will release serotonin (found in the brain) that helps relax your mind and body. It also compliments the positive feelings rather than negative feelings that may be lurking in your head.
What are the parts of the parts of the skeletal system?
The two main divisions are the Axial and Appendicular Skeletons.
