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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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How many bones does a eagle have?
well a regular bird would have 206 and if an eagle is the same size as a human baby or kid just multiply by 3= 618 I think
Vertebrae are the individual bones that make up the spine and provide support and protection for the spinal cord. There are typically 33 vertebrae in the human spine, divided into five regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal. Each vertebra has a specific shape and function that allows the spine to move and bend while protecting the spinal cord from injury.
What do the zig-zag lines on a human skull signify?
The skull is made up of eight flat bones which are joined closely . These zig-zag lines one finds on the human skull are immovable joints tightly packed between cranial bones which forms the human skull.
The bone allows support and protection for the body (skin, organs, etc.)
The bones in the the Human body support and also protect organs and the soft areas of out body that can be harmful if they are hurt or injured skeletal system also is were blood is produced and holds the calcium that our body needs.Read more: What_does_the_skeletal_system_do_for_the_function_of_the_human_body_system
His immune system does not attack the transplanted marrow. APEX
An internal boady system made up of bones and joints?
The skeletal system is made up of bones and joints.
Where can I buy a variety of skull caps?
You can buy a variety of skull caps at online retailers like Amazon, eBay, and Etsy. Additionally, you can check out specialty stores that sell accessories, as well as stores that cater to specific interests like motorcycle shops or religious stores.
Enlarged fontanelles are larger than expected soft spots for the age of a baby.
The skull of an infant or young child is made up of bony plates that allow for growth of the skull. The borders at which these plates intersect are called sutures or suture lines. The spaces where these connect, but are not completely joined, are called soft spots or fontanelle (fontanel or fonticulus).
Alternative NamesSoft spot - large
ConsiderationsFontanelles allows for growth of the skull during an infant's first year. Slow or incomplete closure of the skull bones is most often the cause of a wide fontanelle.
For general information, see fontanelles.
Common CausesLarger than normal fontanelles are most commonly caused by:
- Down syndrome
- Hydrocephalus
- Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR)
- Premature birth
Rarer causes:
- Achondroplasia
- Apert syndrome
- Cleidocranial dysostosis
- Congenital rubella
- Neonatal hypothyroidism
- Osteogenesis imperfecta
- Rickets
If you think that the fontanelles on your baby's head are excessively large, talk to your health care provider. Most of the time, this sign will have been seen during the baby's first medical exam.
What to expect at your health care provider's officeAn enlarged large fontanelle is almost always found by the health care provider during a physical exam.
- The health care provider will examine the child and measure the child's head around the largest area.
- The doctor may also turn off the lights and shine a bright light over the child's head.
- Your baby's soft spot will be regularly checked at each well-child visit.
Blood tests and imaging tests of the head may be done.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 11/07/2011
Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
What does a bone density score tell you?
A bone density score, typically measured using a DEXA scan, provides information about the strength and density of your bones. It helps in diagnosing osteoporosis or assessing your risk of developing fractures. A lower bone density score indicates weaker bones and an increased risk of fractures.
What conditions could cause pain in the rib cage?
Costochondritis is a common inflammatory condition of the place where the rib and rib cartilage meet. Other lung and related conditions, such as pleuritis, can also cause inflammation in the chest and rib cage area.
Ridged sutures refer to an overlap of the bony plates of the skull in an infant, with or without early closure.
See also: Sutures - separated
Alternative NamesRidged sutures
ConsiderationsThe skull of an infant or young child is made up of bony plates that allow for growth of the skull. The borders at which these plates intersect are called sutures or suture lines. In an infant only a few minutes old, the pressure from delivery compresses the head, making the bony plates overlap at the sutures and creating a small ridge.
This is normal in newborns. In the next few days the head expands, the overlapping disappears, and the edges of the bony plates meet edge to edge. This is the normal position.
Ridging of the suture line can also occur when the bony plates fuse together too early. When this happens, growth along that suture line stops. Premature closure generally leads to an unusually shaped skull.
Premature closing of the suture running the length of the skull (sagittal suture) produces a long, narrow head. Premature closing of the suture that runs from side to side on the skull (coronal suture) leads to a short, wide head.
Common Causes- Normal ridging due to overlap of bony plates after birth
- Congenital craniosynostosis
- Crouzon's syndrome
- Apert syndrome
- Carpenter's syndrome
- Pfeiffer syndrome
Home care depends on the condition causing the premature closure of sutures.
Call your health care provider ifContact your health care provider if:
- You notice a ridge along the suture line of your child's head
- You think that your child has an abnormal head shape
Your health care provider will get a medical history and will do a physical examination.
Medical history questions might include:
- When did you first notice that the skull seemed to have ridges in it?
- What do the soft spots (fontanelles) look like?
- Have the fontanelles closed? At what age did they close?
- What other symptoms are present?
- How has your child been developing?
Your health care provider will begin with an examination of the skull to see if there is ridging. If there is ridging, the child might need x-raysor other types of scans of the skull to show whether the sutures have closed too early.
Although your health care provider keeps records from routine examinations, you may find it helpful to keep your own records of your child's development. You will want to bring these records to your health care provider's attention if you notice anything unusual.
Short bones in the human body are cubelike -- the length, width, and height measurements are all about the same.
Short bones include the carpal bones (hands, wrist) and tarsal bones (feet, ankles).
What happens if the axis or the atlas is injured in the vertebrae?
Injury to the axis (C2 vertebra) or atlas (C1 vertebra) can result in instability of the cervical spine, leading to serious consequences such as spinal cord compression or nerve damage. Treatment may involve stabilization with a brace or surgery to realign the vertebrae. Prompt medical attention is crucial to prevent long-term complications.
You can have a blood test done, but believe it or not the technology is gearing more towards the swab and the swab is as accurate. One of the reasons is the fact that sometimes people might have a blood transfusion or bone marrow transplant which can jeorpadize the test result.
Only a doctor familiar with your condition and medical history can tell you if you are eligible for a cord blood transplant. Barring a family donation situation, you can only get cord blood from the National Bone Marrow Registry (which also oversees donated cord blood) under the same transplant guidelines as other organs in the U.S. Your doctor brings your case before a hospital transplant committee, who decide where on the list you get placed, and then you wait for cord blood that is an HLA match. No application.
The pelvis is rather a large bone, technically it is 3 bones joined like in the skull on each side. These three are called the Illium, Ischium and the Pubis. Without a diagram I think it impossible to demonstrate the separate bones but no matter. There are three major joints the pelvis makes.
Firstly there as a small but crucial joint at the very front joining the pubis bones of the left and right sides. This is called the Pubic Symphysis and is a very strong cartilagenous joint (to be precise it is secondary cartilagenous). This joint allows very little movement. The angle of the bones beneath the pubic symphysis are often what is used to determine the gender of an unknown skeleton, smaller angle in males than in females.
The Second joint is the illioacral joint which is located at the posterior beteen the illium of the pelvis and the sacral region of the spine. The abundance of ligaments around this joint might trick some into believing it is a fibrous joint but it is not. In fact the joint here is a synovial plane joint. This allows some, but granted little, movement between the pelvis and the sacrum. In a women in labour the hormone relaxin is released which makes the muscle and tendons around this joint relax drastically so that more movement can occur, allowing the baby to fit through the pelvic outlet more easily.
The third and final major joint the pelvis maked is the one know as the Hip joint, between the pelvis and the Lower Limb (in anatomy only the bottom part of the lower limb is called the Leg). This is a very mobile synovial Ball And Socket joint at which several types of motion can occur. The part of the lover limb that is atached is called the Head of the Femur and form the ball part. The part od the pelvis involved is called the Acetabulum and form ths socket part. The Aectabutlum is right at the junction where all three of the pelvic bones meat and is coveres in a thick layer of cartialge to protect the joint.
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What is an example of a pivotal joint?
The very best example of a pivot joint is the axis and atlas in the spinal column. This involves the very first two vertebra which allow you to turn your head from side to side.
What is the function yellow bone marrow?
Yellow bone marrow stores fat, which the body consumes as a last resort in cases of extreme starvation. It also turns into red marrow in emergencies such as blood loss or anemia. Miraculously, this process can happen in just a few hours. Red bone marrow produces all blood cells, except lymphocytes which are produced in the marrow and reach maturity in the generative lymphatic tissues, such as the thymus gland or bone marrow.
What body system made up of bones joints and connective tissues?
The skeletal system is made up of bones, joints, and connective tissues.
What is The limbs are joined to the?
The limbs are joined to the torso through joints such as the shoulder and hip joints. These joints provide mobility and allow for movement of the limbs in different directions.
What Good sport for long thin bones and why?
Swimming is a good sport for individuals with long, thin bones because it is a low-impact exercise that helps to strengthen muscles without putting excessive strain on the bones. The resistance of the water can also help improve bone density and reduce the risk of fractures. Additionally, swimming promotes overall cardiovascular fitness and flexibility.
The femur. It is the largest, heaviest bone in the body.
