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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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What ligament helps to bend your knee joint?
The ligament that helps to bend your knee joint is the anterior cruciate ligament. This ligament is often torn during exercise and is the one most often damaged when running.
What is the common name for metatarsal?
arch of the foot
AnswerMetatarsal bones are a group of five long bones in the top of the foot, located between the toes and the ankle. A common name would be foot.
Do spiders shed their skin or bones?
It depends what kind of spider. For instance, I had a pet tarantula, and he did molt. That means shedding his skin. That's about all i know in this subject.: )
Hard painless soft tissue lump on collar bone?
i have many lumps that dont hurt when you touch them but my shoulder blades shoulders neck back muscles hurt and are verry tight ,lumps are also on my rib cage, they feel weird
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How does the bone marrow work with the other parts of the system?
Bone marrow is where red blood cells are made, basically.
What is the ring of bones connecting the bones of the lower extremities to the axial skeleton?
The pelvis. Although rarely viewed as a ring this is its structure.
What is the largest bone in a dog body?
well i think it is the femur like human is. i really do not know but like i said i think it is the femur like every other human is. if the largest bone is something else in a human body you are SO weird. Or maybe even not a human maybe you are a robot or something because your largest bone is not anything else but the femur in a human body. Like i said i just do not know if the largest bone in a dog body is the femur
What structures come together to form a joint?
If you mean as in bones, two or more bones form the joint. There are also stabilizing ligaments that help form the joint. If you mean a joint between two or more wood pieces, those are held together with fasteners or glue.
Why are knee injuries fairly common among athletes?
When you play a sport there is usually lots of running, kicking, and or jumping involved.
This may be hard on your knees sometimes.
I forget what side the appindics is on, but if it is really hurting you, you should go see a doctor. Good luck and God Bless:)
In runescape what is better to bury monkey bones or bones?
Theyre the same, though bones are obviously more abundant
What can you not do with a twisted pelvis?
I don't think you can have sex with anyone otherwise it would hurt a lot. and i also think you wouldn't be able to urinate or defecate.
What is the job of the backbone of skeleton?
To keep you standing up straight and to protect your spinal cord.
How dangerous is mild lumbar levoscloiosis?
Actually, not a lot... It can mean something in a woman who is pregnant... in that repeated pregnancies can cause a worsening of the scoliosis... Since it is "mild", I doubt this person needs to worry. The spine is normally shaped like an "S", looking from the side... In scoliosis, the spine also twists and bows toward one side, or the other...
What is an articulated skeleton?
An articulated skeleton is when bones are reconstructed into a complete skeleton, whose joints are flexible and can be moved to show natural movement.
Which part of the Haversian system was the hardest to see on the slide of compact bone?
the osteocytes are the hardest part to see because they are so small
