Why is back pain so common in humans?

Q: What are the neural pathways involved in the knee-jerk reflex?

A: REFLEX:        An involuntary automatic reaction to a specific stimulus that doesn't require input…

Q: Which of the following statements are true of the location and function of muscles? a) The rectos…

A: Skeletal muscles are one of the three important categories in the human musculature (the other two…

Q: What do you mean by presbiopia? How it can be corrected.

A: The eye is a sense organ that reacts to light and allows vision. Cone and rod cells in the retina…

Q: Why is it important for the ductus arteriosus and foramen ovale to both close after birth?

A: The foramen ovale typically closes a half year to a year after the infant's introduction to the…

Q: What is Sit and Reach? What is the purpose of it?

A: Flexibility test It assesses the joints and muscles ability of range of motion.  Types: Shoulder…

Q: How does the structure of a nerve compare to that of a skeletal muscle? Which of the descriptive…

A: The nerves are an integral component of the PNS (peripheral nervous system) and consist of axon…

Q: Which tract conveys nerve impulses that result in contractions of muscles in the distal parts of the…

A: Brain is a complex structure which control and coordinates different body function by the cells…

Q: A human embryo develops with a mutation that prevents smooth muscle from developing in the body.…

A: BODILY FUNCTIONS AFFECTED BY UNDERDEVELOPED SMOOTH MUSCLES ARE DIGESTION, PERISTALSIS, RESPIRATION,…

Q: Describe plantar reflex and explain the reason why  plantar can cease to function or function…

A: A reflex, also known as a reflex action, is an unplanned, involuntary, and virtually immediate…

Q: The reflex times for the Achilles Tendon Reflex and the Patellar Tendon Reflex should be different?…

A: The Achilles tendon reflex also known as the ankle reflex is a deep tendon reflex that occurs when…

Q: Certain bacteria, such as those that cause botulism or tetanus, produce toxins that interfere with…

A: Neuromuscular transmission (NMT) is a process that permits the central nervous system to control the…

Q: What is synergistic effect (medical definition)?

A: Synergistic effect or synergism is a medical term that is used in determining the effect of…

Q: 4) How are the muscle spindles stretched during the patellar reflex? a) Striking the tendon with a…

A: The muscular system in the body is made up of muscle fibres which help in muscle contraction. they…

Q: After surgery to remove a finger a patient reports they still feel pain in the region of the removed…

A: Amputation can be defined as the removal of all or some portion of a limb by surgery or by trauma.…

Q: What are the five reflex arc components for the Achilles Tendon Reflex? Receptor, the type of the…

A: Reflex is a spontaneous involuntary response to the stimulus. Reflex arc is a pathway that carries…

Q: Why are the spinal nerves important for respiration?

A: Respiration is the process of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide from the oxidation of…

Q: What is the function of the lumbar curvature and how may low back pain be related to poor abdominal…

A: The spine or vertebral column is part of the human skeletal system. The main regions of the human…

Q: What is the arrector pili muscle? What is its function

A: Skin is composed of thr three layers: The epidermis which is the outermost layer of skin and a…

Q: What is the function of a synergist? an antagonist?

A: A synergist is also called a fixator and stabilizes the bone that is the attachment for the prime…

Q: Why are weak abdominal muscles frequentlyblamed for lower back pain?

A: cause :-lead to improper use of the core of the body that should be a primarily stabilizing force-…

Q: What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

A: The muscle tissue along with the skeletal system is the primary systems that help in the…

Q: What is Snapping Alna Nerve syndrome and how can it be treated?

A: Hi there, it seems to be a spelling mistake in the question. There is no alna nerve. So, the…

Q: What are the five reflex arc components for the Biceps Tendon Reflex? Receptor, the type of the…

A: A reflex refers to the prompt and involuntary movement of the body parts in reply to a stimulus. A…

Q: What is meant by Cauda Equina?

A: The brain and the spinal cord are the two main components of the central neural system. The cord…

Q: What is meningitis?

A: The structural and functional centre for the entire nervous system comprising brain and spinal cord…

Q: 8. An 11-year-old boy falls out of his tree house and fractures his left humerus at midshaft. The…

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Q: What is the cause of lower back pain due to lifting heavy objects? Brief answer.

A: Introduction: The vertebral column provides support to the body structures. While lifting objects,…

Q: As a sprinter, Lateesha knew that the best way to treat pulled muscles was through “RICE” (see…

A: Pulled muscles occur because of overstretching of muscle. This can be the result of fatigue,…

Q: Why is the bicep reflex so hard to demonstrate? Does it have anything to do with our nervous system?

A: The biceps is a muscle present on the front part of the upper arm. The biceps includes a “short…

Q: Explain why the stretch reflex is an important concept to understand in order to enhance your…

A: Introduction :- The process of taking food and using it for growth, metabolism, and repair. The…

Q: why is posture so important?

A: Good posture is one of the simplest and easiest ways to keep your spine healthy. While it may take…

Q: a) Describe the processes involved in the knee-jerk reflex and explain why it is called a…

A: A reflex, also known as a reflex action, is an immediate, involuntary reaction to a stimuli in…