3. Which of these tissues join bines together? a. Cartilage c. tendon b. Ligament d. skin 4. Why is the skeletal system called the framework of the body? a. It holds the muscles b. It allows the movement c. It is made of tough bones d. It gives support and shape to the body. 5. Which serve as cushion between bones in a joint? a. Tendon c. cartilage b. Cotton d. ligaments 6. The head can be tilted‚ bowed or moved from side to side because it is a
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Biomedical engineering is the use of engineering techniques applied to biology and the medical field. By doing so the advancement of the healthcare field is possible through higher quality instruments‚ viable transplants‚ and understanding of the human body. In the biomedical engineering field there are many sub disciplines such as surgical instruments and medical technology‚ tissue engineering‚ biomaterials‚ and biomechanics. The discipline of surgical instruments and medical technology focuses
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Assessment task 1 Case Study Due 22nd April 50% The major traumatic injuries that this patient may experience would be possible pelvic fractures‚ a lateral compression fracture‚ anterior posterior fracture (open book)‚ or vertical shear fracture. Also combine would be hypovolaemic shock and a pneumothorax which could possibly develop into a possible tension pneumothorax. The bony pelvis consists of the ilium (iliac wings)‚ ischium‚ and pubis‚ which form an anatomic ring with the sacrum. Disruption
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person’s elbow to heal properly. The surgery was originally used for pitchers‚ but now it can be used for any person who needs it. Numbers of ulnar collateral ligament reconstructions performed each year in Major League Baseball pitchers have increased since 1985‚ according to a graph that was provided by BJ Erickson. The way ulnar collateral ligament reconstructions surgery got its nickname “Tommy John surgery” was when a procedure was performed on Major League Baseball pitcher‚ Tommy John. It was originally
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pulling and stretching of the tendons and ligaments of the inner elbow. It can cause pain and swelling inside the elbow and can limit one’s range of motion. When the injury involves the tendons‚ it is called “medial epicondylitis”. When the injury is more advanced‚ it may also involve the ulnar collateral ligament‚ which stabilizes the elbow during the throwing motion. Injuries to the UCL is very common among the younger baseball players due to the ligament being much weaker in the younger stages
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close to the femoral artery. This vein returns blood in the leg to the heart via the iliac vein. Moving north we will pass through a structure that is called the inguinal ligament. This ligament forms like a band that runs from the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubis area of the spine. (Yahoo health 2012) The inguinal ligament serves as a base to the inguinal canal because hernias can easily form at that spot. Continuing to move up the vein we will pass through the external iliac which is formed
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fibers are made of elastin and are stretchable. Reticular Fibers Reticular fibers join connective tissues to other tissues. Fibrous Connective Tissue Another type of connective tissue is fibrous connective tissue which is found in tendons and ligaments. Fibrous connective tissue is composed of large amounts of closely packed collagenous fibers. Specialized Connective Tissues Adipose Adipose tissue is a form of loose connective tissue that stores fat. Cartilage Cartilage is a form of
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Final Exam Kinesiology Study Guide Lower Extremity‚ Gait‚ Video Analysis Vertebrae/Trunk -Triaxial Primary Curves vs. Secondary Curves * Thoracic and sacral spine curves lie anteriorly (primary curves) * Cervical and lumbar spine curves lie posteriorly (Secondary curves) Vertebral Bones 24 articulating‚ 8-9 fused 7 cervical 12 thoracic 5 lumbar 5 sacrum 3-4 coccyx Atlas vs. axis Joints Atlanto-Axial Joint -Allow for extensive rotary motion at the head
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Retention and Relapse in Orthodontics Post-treatment changes in tooth position are a fact of life for orthodontists. Patients‚ however‚ often have different expectations and their satisfaction with their orthodontic treatment often hinges on the prolonged retention of that treatment. (Put stats on lifelong retention of ortho work here) Patients invest a considerable amount of time and money into their orthodontic treatment and expect the results to be stable for years. As a result‚ retention and
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e to have for horse racing they are very tall slim and athletic. They are used basically in all English events. Like I said before with the horse racing they will usually get a torn leg ligament and then their owners sell them to someone who will use them for trail riding because once you tear the ligaments in the legs they are no longer strong. Yes they will heal but the horse will never be back to its speed that they used to be able to race at. Found on ( horsetradition.com ) Mo
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