Which is not a mechanical function of the skeletal system? O Support O Protection O Mineral storage O Movement

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Loretta had a broken femur. She was in a cast from her foot to her hip for a VERY long time. When the cast was removed, her physician spoke to her about the fact that the joints in her lower leg might be a bit unstable for a while and physical therapy and exercises will be important for those joints. Why is this even discussed? She broke her femur, she did not injure her joints. O there is no need to express concern over stability the bursa stop functioning when the leg is immobilized and it creates instability O the number of bones is important to the stability of the joint O strength of muscles surrounding joints are important to the stability of the joint

Bones, Muscles, and JointsYou are at a sports complex that has several events going on to include soccer, lacrosse, basketball and football. as you walk around and stop at the different games you spot different incidents occur that require the player t leave the field. these include a player holding there arm/shoulder, one unable to put weight on their foot/leg, one holding the area around the buttocks/upper thigh, one is holding the side of his head, and one is holding these stomach/side. knowing what you know now about the bones, muscles and joints discuss in detail, what bones muscles or joints are in these areas and what type of diagnostic technique could be used