BASIC BIOMECHANICS
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ISBN: 9781259913877
Author: Hall
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 4, Problem 7AP
Hypothesize as to why men are less prone to osteoporosis than are women.
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- Which is the longest bone in humanbody?A. febula B. Tibia C. Stapes D. Femurarrow_forwardOsteoclasts are? A. Tiny crystals within our bones B. Collagen fibers in our bones C. The storage form of calcium in our bones D. Cells that erode the surface of bonesarrow_forwardOsteoclasts arise from ? a. osteocytes b. osteoblasts c. osteoprogenitor cells d. osteoclastsarrow_forward
- Which choice besi describes the location of the majority of the musculo-skeletal system? A. It is in the dorsal cavity B. It is in the ventral cavity C. It is in the abdomino-pelvic cavity D. It is not located in a body cavityarrow_forwardIn endochondral ossification, what happens to the chondrocytes? a. They develop into osteocytes. b. They die in the calcified matrix that surrounds them and form the medullary cavity. c. They grow and form the periosteum. d. They group together to form the primary ossification center.arrow_forwardOsteoporosis is a disease that results from loss of bone mass, causing bones to become brittle and break more easily. Infer why calcitonin is given as a treatment for people with Osteoporosis.arrow_forward
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