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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 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.
What is the produced in the red bone marrow?
Cellular elements of Blood
The red bone marrow produces the cells in your blood
What does place where two bones meet?
Two bones come together at a joint or articulation. There are many different types of joints such as the "hinge" joint, the "ball and socket" joint, the "ellipsoid" joint, and more. Prominent joints on the human body include elbows and knees.
What is sclerotic sacral lesion?
Sclerosis when describing bone is defined as a pathologic thickening of the bone. Usually one area of bone will show this increased thickening. Sclerotic lesions are often seen in long bones, but can be seen in most, if not all, bones of the body. The sclerosis is caused by increased calcium deposits forming in a small area of he bone. These sclerotic lesions are best seen on imaging studies that pick up calcium like x-rays and CAT scans.
The diagnosis can mean cancer and other words used are descriptive of where these were found: humerus, tibia, sacrum, etc.
What are the Small bones that form the backbone?
The small bones that form the backbone are called vertebrae. They are stacked on top of each other to form the spinal column, providing structure and support to the body while also protecting the spinal cord.
What are 4 functions of bones?
Protection, movement, storage, and blood cell formation. =) support,protection,movement,storage of mineral
What action is contraindicated during assisted stretches or while weight bearing?
Forceful or sudden movements are contraindicated during assisted stretches, as they can lead to muscle strains or other injuries. Similarly, excessive weight bearing should be avoided, especially with pre-existing joint issues or injuries, to prevent exacerbating the condition.
What disease causes holes in the bones?
Yes many of your bones have holes to allow blood vessel & nerve intervention as well as the interior of many of your bones are very spongy and therefore have holes that do not actually penetrate the surface of the bone, and are like little air pockets (only without the air) Many of the holes that allow veins and such to transverse them are termed "foramen" For instance your spinal cord enters your skull through a large hole at the base of the occipital bone. This hole is called the mental foramen. Plenty of tiny holes are found all over your bones and then there are obvious ones like the eye sockets (which allow the optic nerve(s) to pass to the brain) These holes make up the orbitals.
What are the two bones of the skull?
The skull or cranium is also called the brain case.
All the bones of the skull (except the mandible) are firmly interlocked along structures called sutures.
Cranium or brain case or helmet is composed of eight bones including the frontal, occipital, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones, along with a pair of parietal and temporal bones.
The skull, in an adult, is only one bone made of 8 fused bones. The lower jaw or mandible, is not part of the skull but is part of the face.
What is a strong rubbery tissue that connects bones in people and animals?
The fibrous tissues are the ligaments, slightly elastic strands connecting the bones.
Other connective tissues include the tendons (connect muscles to bones) and fasciae (connect muscles to muscles).
What is the following describes the joints in the skull?
The joints in the skull are called sutures, which are fibrous joints that connect the bones of the skull. These joints allow for some flexibility during childbirth and skull growth in infancy, but become more rigid as we age to help protect the brain.
Is the middle of the earth soft and spongy?
No. It is liquid and made of metal. It is also extremely hot.
What is the posterior portion of pectoral girdle?
the scapula (shoulder blade) and the clavicle (collarbone) make up the pectoral girdle. Each upper limb articulates with the trunk at the pectoral girdle, or shoulder girdle The pectoral girdle consists of two broar, flat scapulae and the two slender, curved clavicles. Each clavicle articulates with the manubrium of the sternum; these are the only direct connections between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton. Skeletal muscles support and position each scapula, which has no bony or ligamentous connections to the thoracic cage.
What is the purpose of the pelvis?
The pelvis, or pelvic girdle, is a muscle, bone, and connective tissue structure that provides a foundation for the lower extremities, the legs and also supports a portion of the abdominal and pelvic cavities. The shape of the pelvis (among other adaptions) is also what supports bipedalism in humans.
It also helps to protect the bladder, the gonads (i.e., reproductive organs), and other visceral organs in the lower abdominopelvic region. It also serves at the base for the trunk of the body.
What are bones cells that liquefy bone matrix and release calcium to the blood called?
Bone cells that liquefy the bone matrix and release calcium into the blood are called Osteoclasts. Immature or matrix depositing bone cells are called osteoblasts.
What is the smooth round opening in bones?
A foraman which is what allows nerves and blood vessels to enter bones.
