The skeletal system includes bones, joints, cartilage, and ligaments. It is divided into the axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton. Bones provide structure, protection, movement, mineral storage, blood cell production, and storage. There are four types of bones: long, short, flat, and irregular. The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage. The appendicular skeleton includes the pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle, and limbs.
The skeletal system consists of 206 bones that are divided into the axial skeleton (skull, vertebral column, ribs, sternum) and appendicular skeleton (limbs and their attaching girdles). Bones provide structure, protection, movement, mineral storage, blood cell formation, and are living tissues that undergo remodeling. The skeletal system includes various bone cell types and bone is composed of inorganic minerals and organic matrix. Common diseases include osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, and Paget's disease.
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The document summarizes the skeletal system. It discusses that the skeletal system is composed of bones, cartilage, joints, and ligaments. It then describes the main components of the axial skeleton - the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage. The skull is made up of numerous flat and irregular bones that form the cranium and face. The vertebral column consists of 26 vertebrae and intervertebral discs. The thoracic cage is formed by the sternum, ribs, costal cartilages, and thoracic vertebrae.
The skeletal system is composed of bones, cartilage, joints and ligaments. The 206 bones in the human body are divided into the axial skeleton (skull, vertebral column, ribs, sternum) and appendicular skeleton (limbs and their attachments). The axial skeleton supports the trunk and protects vital organs. It includes the skull, which protects the brain, and the vertebral column, which supports the head and trunk. The appendicular skeleton includes the pectoral girdle, which attaches the upper limbs, and the pelvic girdle, which attaches the lower limbs. Together the skeletal system provides structure, movement, protection and more for the human body.
This document provides an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system. It describes the bones that make up the skull, vertebral column, pelvis, and extremities. It discusses the types of joints in the body including fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints. It also covers the microscopic structure of skeletal muscle fibers and their attachments, blood supply, and function. The document is an introductory overview of the key components and structures of the musculoskeletal system.
The skeletal system is composed of bones, cartilage, joints, and ligaments. It supports the body, protects organs, allows for movement, stores minerals, and produces blood cells. The skeleton is divided into the axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, thoracic cage, and sternum, and protects the brain, spinal cord, and thoracic organs. It is composed of numerous bones that connect to form the cranium, face, vertebrae, ribs, and sternum. The skeletal system provides structure, movement, and protection for the human body.
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This note is about skeletal system, its classification i.e axial and appendicular skeletal system and types of joints.
it is brief and short. enjoy it!
The skeletal system is composed of 206 bones that perform several important functions. The skeletal system can be divided into the axial skeleton, which includes the bones of the head, vertebral column, and thoracic cage, and the appendicular skeleton, which includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs. Key bones include the skull, vertebrae, ribs, clavicle, and bones of the upper and lower appendages. The skeletal system provides structure, movement, protection, storage, and blood cell production for the body.
The skeletal system provides structure, protection, movement, and storage. The skeleton is composed of bones and cartilage. There are two types of bones - compact bone which makes up the outer layer and is very dense, and cancellous bone which is less dense and found in the interior. Bones are composed of cells including osteoblasts which form bone, osteocytes which are mature bone cells, and osteoclasts which resorb bone. The skeletal system is divided into the axial skeleton which includes the skull, vertebral column, and ribs, and the appendicular skeleton which includes the limbs. Bones provide structure, protect organs, allow for movement, store minerals, and produce blood cells.
I do not have enough context from the document to summarize the key points of how specific muscles enable walking, running, jumping or their mechanisms. The document provides a detailed anatomical overview of the musculoskeletal system but does not explain those specific activities.
The musculoskeletal system consists of the skeletal and muscular systems. The skeletal system includes 206 bones that make up the axial skeleton (skull, vertebral column, rib cage) and appendicular skeleton (shoulder and pelvic girdles, upper and lower limbs). Bones develop through the processes of ossification and remodeling. The skeletal system works with muscles to allow movement and protect organs.
The document summarizes key aspects of the human skeletal system including its functions of support, movement, protection and blood cell production. It describes the main components of the skeletal system such as bones, joints and ligaments. It provides classifications of bones, joints and muscles. Key facts presented include that the adult human skeleton consists of 206 bones, and examples of the different types of joints like ball-and-socket and hinge joints.
The document provides information about the musculoskeletal system, which is composed of three subsystems: the skeletal system, articular system, and muscular system. It describes the anatomy and functions of the bones, joints, and muscles that make up the axial skeleton (skull, vertebral column, rib cage) and appendicular skeleton (shoulder, pelvis, upper and lower limbs). The skeletal system provides structure, movement, mineral storage, blood cell formation. Typical bones have projections like processes and depressions like foramina that serve attachment and passage functions.
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A long bone has two parts: the油diaphysis油and the油epiphysis.
The diaphysis is the tubular shaft that runs between the proximal and distal ends of the bone.
The hollow region in the diaphysis is called the油medullary cavity, which is filled with yellow marrow.
The walls of the diaphysis are composed of dense and hard油compact bone.
The wider section at each end of the bone is called the epiphysis (plural = epiphyses), which is filled with spongy bone.
The medullary cavity has a delicate membranous lining called the油endosteum油(end- = inside; oste- = bone), where bone growth, repair, and remodeling occur.The outer surface of the bone is covered with a fibrous membrane called the油periosteum油(peri- =油around or surrounding). The periosteum contains blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels that nourish compact bone.Flat bones, like those of the cranium, consist of a layer of油diplo谷油(spongy bone), lined on either side by a layer of compact bone .Four types of cells are found within bone tissue: osteoblasts, osteocytes, osteogenic cells, and osteoclasts .Compact bone is the denser, stronger of the two types of bone tissue ,spongy bone, also known as cancellous bone, contains osteocytes housed in lacunae, but they are not arranged in concentric circles. Bones of the axial skeleton protect internal organs that includes skull (22), vertebral column (26), thoracic cage (25), ear bones (6) & Hyoid (1) TOTAL = 80
Bones of the appendicular skeleton facilitate movement with TOTAL 126 (64 in the upper & 62 in the lower) appendicular skeleton.
126+80=206.Skull bones:
The adult skull comprises 22 bones. These bones can be further classified by location:
Cranial bones: The 8油cranial bones油form the bulk of your油skull. They help to protect your brain.
Facial bones: There are 14 facial bones. Theyre found on the front of the skull and make up the face.
Vertebral column:
The油vertebral column油is made up 33 bones.
Cervical vertebrae:油These 7 bones are found in the head and neck.
Thoracic vertebrae:油These 12 bones are found in the upper back.
Lumbar vertebrae:油These 5 bones are found in the lower back.
The油sacrum (5)油and油coccyx (4)油are both made up of several fused vertebrae. Thoracic cage: The thoracic cage is made up of the sternum (breastbone) and 12 pairs of油ribs.
These bones form a protective cage around the organs of the upper part, including the heart and lungs & gives attachment to muscles involved in respiration and upper limb movement.
The sternum consists of the manubrium, body of the sternum, and xiphoid process.
Ribs 1-7 are called true ribs because they attached directly to the sternum in front and vertebrae at back
Ribs 8-12 are known as false ribs.
the last two false ribs (11 & 12), have no anterior attachment, are called floating, fluctuating or vertebral ribs.
Ear bones (6):
Bones of the inner ear: Inside the temporal bone are the 3 smallest bones of the body:
Malleus
Incus
Stapes ( the smallest bone in the body) etc..
The document summarizes the division of the skeletal system into the axial and appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton consists of 80 bones including the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum. It forms the vertical axis of the body. The appendicular skeleton has 126 bones and includes the limbs and their attachments via girdles. The skull is made up of 28 cranial bones including the frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, ethmoid, and sphenoid bones, as well as 14 facial bones such as the maxilla, zygomatic, and mandible.
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The skeletal system consists of the bones and joints of the body. The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, ribs and sternum, which form the core of the body. The appendicular skeleton includes the upper and lower limbs and their attachments. The skeletal system provides structure, protection, movement and mineral storage. It is divided into the axial and appendicular skeletons, with over 200 bones that can be classified by shape.
The skeletal system comprises 206 bones that support the body and allow for movement. The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage, while the appendicular skeleton includes the upper and lower limbs attached to the axial skeleton. The skull protects the brain and is divided into cranial and facial bones. The vertebral column is made up of individual vertebrae that protect the spinal cord and allow for flexibility. Bones are living tissues composed of minerals and connective tissues. The skeletal system provides structure, protects organs, allows body movement, stores minerals, and produces blood cells.
This document provides information about the skeletal system, specifically focusing on the axial skeleton. It defines the main types of bones and classifies them as long, short, flat, irregular, or sesamoid. It then describes the functions of bones and divides the skeletal system into the axial and appendicular skeleton. The majority of the document describes the bones that make up the axial skeleton, including the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum. It provides details on the individual bones of the skull and vertebral column, including their features and locations.
The document provides information about bones and the skeletal system. It discusses the following key points:
- Bones make up the skeletal system and provide structure, protection, movement, mineral storage, blood cell production, and fat storage.
- The skeletal system includes long bones, short bones, flat bones, irregular bones, and sesamoid bones. It is divided into the axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton.
- The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum. It protects organs and allows movement.
- Bones are made of compact bone, spongy bone, periosteum, and marrow. A typical long bone has a diaphysis, epiphyses
The skeletal system consists of 206 bones that form the framework of the body. There are two main parts - the axial skeleton along the body's central axis including the skull, vertebral column, and ribcage, and the appendicular skeleton of the limbs. The axial skeleton has 80 bones and protects internal organs. The appendicular skeleton has 126 bones and includes the shoulder and pelvic girdles and upper and lower limbs. Together the skeletal system provides structure, movement, protection, blood cell production, mineral storage, and triglyceride reserves for the body.
The skeletal system is composed of bones, cartilage, joints, and ligaments. It supports the body, protects organs, allows for movement, stores minerals, and produces blood cells. The skeleton is divided into the axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, thoracic cage, and sternum, and protects the brain, spinal cord, and thoracic organs. It is composed of numerous bones that connect to form the cranium, face, vertebrae, ribs, and sternum. The skeletal system provides structure, movement, and protection for the human body.
Skeletal System, types of joints -1.pptxBiruhTesfa4
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This note is about skeletal system, its classification i.e axial and appendicular skeletal system and types of joints.
it is brief and short. enjoy it!
The skeletal system is composed of 206 bones that perform several important functions. The skeletal system can be divided into the axial skeleton, which includes the bones of the head, vertebral column, and thoracic cage, and the appendicular skeleton, which includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs. Key bones include the skull, vertebrae, ribs, clavicle, and bones of the upper and lower appendages. The skeletal system provides structure, movement, protection, storage, and blood cell production for the body.
The skeletal system provides structure, protection, movement, and storage. The skeleton is composed of bones and cartilage. There are two types of bones - compact bone which makes up the outer layer and is very dense, and cancellous bone which is less dense and found in the interior. Bones are composed of cells including osteoblasts which form bone, osteocytes which are mature bone cells, and osteoclasts which resorb bone. The skeletal system is divided into the axial skeleton which includes the skull, vertebral column, and ribs, and the appendicular skeleton which includes the limbs. Bones provide structure, protect organs, allow for movement, store minerals, and produce blood cells.
I do not have enough context from the document to summarize the key points of how specific muscles enable walking, running, jumping or their mechanisms. The document provides a detailed anatomical overview of the musculoskeletal system but does not explain those specific activities.
The musculoskeletal system consists of the skeletal and muscular systems. The skeletal system includes 206 bones that make up the axial skeleton (skull, vertebral column, rib cage) and appendicular skeleton (shoulder and pelvic girdles, upper and lower limbs). Bones develop through the processes of ossification and remodeling. The skeletal system works with muscles to allow movement and protect organs.
The document summarizes key aspects of the human skeletal system including its functions of support, movement, protection and blood cell production. It describes the main components of the skeletal system such as bones, joints and ligaments. It provides classifications of bones, joints and muscles. Key facts presented include that the adult human skeleton consists of 206 bones, and examples of the different types of joints like ball-and-socket and hinge joints.
The document provides information about the musculoskeletal system, which is composed of three subsystems: the skeletal system, articular system, and muscular system. It describes the anatomy and functions of the bones, joints, and muscles that make up the axial skeleton (skull, vertebral column, rib cage) and appendicular skeleton (shoulder, pelvis, upper and lower limbs). The skeletal system provides structure, movement, mineral storage, blood cell formation. Typical bones have projections like processes and depressions like foramina that serve attachment and passage functions.
ANATOMICAL FAETURES OF BONES FOR NURSING STUDENTS .pptxWINCY THIRUMURUGAN
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A long bone has two parts: the油diaphysis油and the油epiphysis.
The diaphysis is the tubular shaft that runs between the proximal and distal ends of the bone.
The hollow region in the diaphysis is called the油medullary cavity, which is filled with yellow marrow.
The walls of the diaphysis are composed of dense and hard油compact bone.
The wider section at each end of the bone is called the epiphysis (plural = epiphyses), which is filled with spongy bone.
The medullary cavity has a delicate membranous lining called the油endosteum油(end- = inside; oste- = bone), where bone growth, repair, and remodeling occur.The outer surface of the bone is covered with a fibrous membrane called the油periosteum油(peri- =油around or surrounding). The periosteum contains blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels that nourish compact bone.Flat bones, like those of the cranium, consist of a layer of油diplo谷油(spongy bone), lined on either side by a layer of compact bone .Four types of cells are found within bone tissue: osteoblasts, osteocytes, osteogenic cells, and osteoclasts .Compact bone is the denser, stronger of the two types of bone tissue ,spongy bone, also known as cancellous bone, contains osteocytes housed in lacunae, but they are not arranged in concentric circles. Bones of the axial skeleton protect internal organs that includes skull (22), vertebral column (26), thoracic cage (25), ear bones (6) & Hyoid (1) TOTAL = 80
Bones of the appendicular skeleton facilitate movement with TOTAL 126 (64 in the upper & 62 in the lower) appendicular skeleton.
126+80=206.Skull bones:
The adult skull comprises 22 bones. These bones can be further classified by location:
Cranial bones: The 8油cranial bones油form the bulk of your油skull. They help to protect your brain.
Facial bones: There are 14 facial bones. Theyre found on the front of the skull and make up the face.
Vertebral column:
The油vertebral column油is made up 33 bones.
Cervical vertebrae:油These 7 bones are found in the head and neck.
Thoracic vertebrae:油These 12 bones are found in the upper back.
Lumbar vertebrae:油These 5 bones are found in the lower back.
The油sacrum (5)油and油coccyx (4)油are both made up of several fused vertebrae. Thoracic cage: The thoracic cage is made up of the sternum (breastbone) and 12 pairs of油ribs.
These bones form a protective cage around the organs of the upper part, including the heart and lungs & gives attachment to muscles involved in respiration and upper limb movement.
The sternum consists of the manubrium, body of the sternum, and xiphoid process.
Ribs 1-7 are called true ribs because they attached directly to the sternum in front and vertebrae at back
Ribs 8-12 are known as false ribs.
the last two false ribs (11 & 12), have no anterior attachment, are called floating, fluctuating or vertebral ribs.
Ear bones (6):
Bones of the inner ear: Inside the temporal bone are the 3 smallest bones of the body:
Malleus
Incus
Stapes ( the smallest bone in the body) etc..
The document summarizes the division of the skeletal system into the axial and appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton consists of 80 bones including the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum. It forms the vertical axis of the body. The appendicular skeleton has 126 bones and includes the limbs and their attachments via girdles. The skull is made up of 28 cranial bones including the frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, ethmoid, and sphenoid bones, as well as 14 facial bones such as the maxilla, zygomatic, and mandible.
Skeletal System and division of axial and appendicularRupaSingh83
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The skeletal system consists of the bones and joints of the body. The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, ribs and sternum, which form the core of the body. The appendicular skeleton includes the upper and lower limbs and their attachments. The skeletal system provides structure, protection, movement and mineral storage. It is divided into the axial and appendicular skeletons, with over 200 bones that can be classified by shape.
The skeletal system comprises 206 bones that support the body and allow for movement. The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage, while the appendicular skeleton includes the upper and lower limbs attached to the axial skeleton. The skull protects the brain and is divided into cranial and facial bones. The vertebral column is made up of individual vertebrae that protect the spinal cord and allow for flexibility. Bones are living tissues composed of minerals and connective tissues. The skeletal system provides structure, protects organs, allows body movement, stores minerals, and produces blood cells.
This document provides information about the skeletal system, specifically focusing on the axial skeleton. It defines the main types of bones and classifies them as long, short, flat, irregular, or sesamoid. It then describes the functions of bones and divides the skeletal system into the axial and appendicular skeleton. The majority of the document describes the bones that make up the axial skeleton, including the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum. It provides details on the individual bones of the skull and vertebral column, including their features and locations.
The document provides information about bones and the skeletal system. It discusses the following key points:
- Bones make up the skeletal system and provide structure, protection, movement, mineral storage, blood cell production, and fat storage.
- The skeletal system includes long bones, short bones, flat bones, irregular bones, and sesamoid bones. It is divided into the axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton.
- The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum. It protects organs and allows movement.
- Bones are made of compact bone, spongy bone, periosteum, and marrow. A typical long bone has a diaphysis, epiphyses
The skeletal system consists of 206 bones that form the framework of the body. There are two main parts - the axial skeleton along the body's central axis including the skull, vertebral column, and ribcage, and the appendicular skeleton of the limbs. The axial skeleton has 80 bones and protects internal organs. The appendicular skeleton has 126 bones and includes the shoulder and pelvic girdles and upper and lower limbs. Together the skeletal system provides structure, movement, protection, blood cell production, mineral storage, and triglyceride reserves for the body.
The Ctenophora are a phylum of marine animals commonly known as comb jellies. They have transparent gelatinous bodies and swim using rows of ciliary plates. There are about 80 known species found in coastal waters. They were formerly classified under Coelenterata but are now placed in their own phylum. Ctenophorans can be divided into two classes - Tentaculata which have two tentacles, and Nuda which lack tentacles and includes only the predatory genus Beroe.
This document provides information about the phylum Mollusca. It discusses the 7 main classes of molluscs:
1) Monoplacophora - Contains only the genus Neopilina and is considered a "living fossil".
2) Aplacophora - Wormlike molluscs without a shell.
3) Polyplacophora - Contains chitons which have 8 overlapping shell plates.
4) Scaphopoda - Marine molluscs known as tusk shells that burrow into sediments.
5) Gastropoda - The largest class containing snails and slugs.
6) Bivalvia - Contains clams, oyst
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The opening session of the Symposium starts with a keynote speech by Professor David Olusoga OBE and an address by Angus Robertson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Culture.
At the plenary session, speakers scan the horizon and discuss shared challenges and opportunities for Scotlands museum sector.
This is followed by a sector showcase: get a snapshot of key areas shaping current museum practice with these insights from Museums Galleries Scotland staff and sector colleagues. Topics include repatriation, LGBTQ+ inclusion, Intangible Cultural Heritage, and Modern Apprenticeships.
Panel discussion with Q&A: Sustainable co-production
The Sustainable Co-production Fund, developed by MGS as part of the Delivering Change programme, supports museums to collaborate with communities and help all people to access culture. Participating museums are working with community groups to engage with wider audiences and increase the representation of people who have been systematically excluded from museums.
Attendees will learn about the experiences of Fund recipients and discover the benefits of adopting a sustainable co-production method.
Hinter diesem komplizierten Titel verbergen sich f端nf Jahre Experimente, Versuche und Schwierigkeiten mit dem OKR-Rahmen. Definitiv eine harte Nuss: XITASO hatte, wie viele andere Organisationen auch, eine schwere Zeit, es effektiv zum Laufen zu bringen aber nach einigen m端tigen und undogmatischen nderungen haben wir es geschafft. Strategisches Motto, asynchrones Drumbeating, neue Rollen und Verantwortlichkeiten, Ressourcenzuteilung auf der Grundlage von Beyond Budgeting Prinzipien, Domains und Selbstorganisation XITASO spielt kein Buzzword-Bingo, sondern hat viel zu erz辰hlen! In diesem aufregenden Vortrag wird Baptiste kurz die holakratische Organisation von XITASO vorstellen (mit 260 Mitarbeitern, 16 Teams und 31 Kreisen) und zeigen, wie sie ihren eigenen OKR-Rahmen geschaffen hat, um Innovationen strategisch und effektiv voranzutreiben. All ihre Erkenntnisse werden auch als kostenlose Handouts in Form des OKR.X Guide zur Verf端gung stehen!
Speaker: Baptiste Grand
Panel discussion: The current and future skills landscape
This panel will explore how Historic Environment Scotland, National Museums Scotland, and Museums Galleries Scotland support training and development across the culture sector. Speakers will highlight areas including access to training, workforce confidence, and the importance of understanding and meeting the sectors needs.
Every company is at a different stage in the introduction of data science or AI. Not every use case fits every company, and finding the right one is often a challenge. Limited resources and a lack of expertise are common obstacles. This presentation will explore this challenge using an agile process to identify, develop and successfully implement impactful data science and AI projects.
Red blood cell (RBC) indices measure your red blood cells' size, shape, and quality. Red blood cells are also known as erythrocytes. They are made in your bone marrow (the spongy tissue inside your large bones). They contain hemoglobin, an iron-rich protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to every cell in your body. Your cells need oxygen to grow, reproduce, and make energy.
Knowing the size and shape of your red blood cells can help your provider determine if you have a certain type of anemia, a condition in which your body does not make enough healthy red blood cells. There are four types of red blood cell indices:
Mean corpuscular volume (MCV), which measures the average size of your red blood cells.
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), which measures the average amount of hemoglobin in a single red blood cell.
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), which measures how concentrated (close together) the hemoglobin is in your red blood cells. It also includes a calculation of the size and volume of your red blood cells.
Red cell distribution width (RDW), which measures differences in the volume and size of your red blood cells. Healthy red blood cells are usually about the same size.
If one or more of these indices are not normal, it may mean you have some type of anemia.
Other names: erythrocyte indices
What are they used for?
Red blood cell (RBC) indices are part of a complete blood count, a group of tests that measures the number and type of cells in your blood. The results of RBC indices are used to diagnose different types of anemia. There are several types of anemia, and each type has a different effect on the size, shape, and/or quality of red blood cells.
Why do I need red blood cell indices testing?
You may get this test as part of a complete blood count, which is often included in a routine checkup. You may also need this test if you have symptoms of anemia, which may include:
Shortness of breath
Weakness or fatigue
Headache
Dizziness
Arrhythmia (a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat)
Pale skin
Cold hands and feet
What happens during a red blood cell indices test?
A health care professional will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm, using a small needle. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube or vial. You may feel a little sting when the needle goes in or out. This test usually takes less than five minutes.
Will I need to do anything to prepare for these tests?
You don't need any special preparations for a red blood cell (RBC) indices test.
Are there any risks to these tests?
There is very little risk to having a blood test. There may be slight pain or bruising at the spot where the needle was put in, but most symptoms go away quickly.
What do the results mean?
You will get results for each of the indices. Abnormal results may include one or more of the following:
Mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
If your red blood cells ar
Satoshi Nakamoto is not a person, Satoshi Nakamoto is a partnership of two individuals.
The partners have a formal written partnership agreement which governs the activities of the partnership.
The term Satoshi Nakamoto is actually a portmanteau of the individual pseudonyms of the two partners.
Satoshi is the pseudonym of Natasha, the maternal aunt of Vitalik Buterin and former cryptologist at the CSE's Tutte Institute for Mathematics and Computing. However, she's still a member of Canada's national security and intelligence community.
Nakamoto is the pseudonym of Anastasia, the younger sister of former Edmonton police officer Elena Sinelnikova.
The two partners can verify all of this via cryptographic proof employing either the bitcoin genesis block address or the bitcoin block 9 address. The latter being the address that was used to pay 10btc to Hal Finney on January 12, 2009.
The two will also verify that they did not mine any of the so called patoshi pattern bitcoins and that bitcoin block 9 does not adhere to that mining pattern.
The two also published the proof of stake whitepapper under the pseudonym Sunny King.
See https://academy.youngplatform.com/en/crypto-heroes/who-is-inventor-proof-of-stake/
They also published the CryptoNote whitepaper using another pseudonym, that of Nicolas van Saberhagen.
See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CryptoNote
They were also two of several individuals behind the thankful_for_today pseudonym who initiated the development of Monero.
see https://monero.stackexchange.com/questions/2407/what-is-the-story-with-thankful-for-today-and-the-transfer-of-dev-control
They continued to be active in the industry they helped to initiate.
They were behind the involvement of Natasha's nephew Vitalik Buterin in the founding of the Ethereum project.
They worked behind the scenes on the development of the Metis project by their sisters Natalia Ameline and Elena Sinelnikova.
They worked behind the scenes on other projects in the crypto/blockchain industry as well.
Natasha's sister Natalia Ameline is one of the cofounders of Cryptochicks.ca along with Anastasia's sister Elena Sinelnikova.
Don't take my work for it though, Natalia can be contacted at natalia.ameline@cryptochicks.ca and Elena can be contacted at elena.sinelnikova@cryptochicks.ca - give them a shout why don't you?
Natasha and Anastasia also confirm and clarify the role that the organization known as Cicada 3301 played in the origin and development of bitcoin. That is an interesting story you will not want to miss out on.
They will also confirm for you all the folks who knew the truth about the origins of bitcoin and who have been lying about it.
Natasha expressed an interest moving from the Canadian intelligence community and becoming an RCMP officer prior to revealing the truth about her involvement in the development of the industry. Her stated objective is to work in the RCMP's Federal Policing National Security Program.
Let us wish her well
This workshop opens with a spotlight on how National Museums Scotland has worked to create more inclusive recruitment practices. Participants will then work together to review and develop an inclusive person specification and consider changes they can apply in their own organisations.
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Science Not Shared is Science Lost: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Impact 鏝
In the heart of Africa, where innovation meets resilience, lies an untapped reservoir of scientific brilliance. Yet, too often, groundbreaking research remains confined within the walls of journals, inaccessible to the communities it seeks to serve. This February, I am thrilled to join the "Science Communication Beyond Journal Publications" workshop at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) as one of the lead trainers. Together, we will unravel the power of storytelling, creative media, and strategic communication to amplify science's voice beyond academia.
Science is not just about discoveryit's about connection. Imagine a researcher in Kampala whose work could transform public health policy but struggles to translate their findings into actionable insights for policymakers. Or a young scientist in Nairobi whose groundbreaking study on climate resilience could inspire farmers but remains buried in technical jargon. These stories matter. They hold the potential to change lives and rewrite Africas narrative on poverty and development.
At this workshop, we will explore how scientists can collaborate with communicators to craft compelling stories that resonate with policymakers, communities, and global audiences alike. From podcasts that bring lab discoveries to life ァ to press releases that spark media attention and digital tools that democratize knowledge we will empower participants to make their research accessible and impactful.
This mission aligns deeply with my belief that Africa MUST change the way it tackles poverty. Science communication is not just about sharing knowledge; it's about driving action. When researchers effectively communicate their work, they empower communities with solutions rooted in evidence. They influence policies that prioritize sustainable development. They inspire innovation that addresses grassroots challenges.
Let us humanize scienceinfuse it with stories of hope, struggle, and triumphand ensure it reaches those who need it most. Because when science connects with people, it transforms lives.
To my fellow scientists and communicators: this is our call to action. Lets bridge the gap between discovery and impact. Lets co-create stories that not only inform but inspire action across Africa and beyond.
This session starts with a presentation from our guest speakers on what an anti-racist curriculum can mean in practice. This will be followed by an interactive workshop on how museums can support efforts to promote and embed race equality and anti-racism in the curricula in a meaningful, effective, and sustainable way.
Panel discussion with Q&A: Planning for resilience
This session highlights why strong strategy planning is vital for museums and galleries which aim to develop their financial resilience. Speakers will share their experiences of building resilience through phased development, connecting with local audiences, internal advocacy, and museum Accreditation.
1. SKELETAL SYSTEM
Prepared By
Doppalapudi Sandeep
M. Pharmacy,
Assistant Professor
Department of Physiology & Pharmacology
Chebrolu Hanumaiah Institute of Pharmaceutical
Sciences, Chandramoulipuram, Chowdavaram,
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India 522019
2. The Skeletal System
Parts of the skeletal system include:
Bones (skeleton)
Joints
Cartilages
Ligaments
Divided into two divisions:
1. Axial skeleton 80 bones
2. Appendicular skeleton 126 bones
3. Functions of Bones
Framework
Supports muscle, fat and skin
Protection
Surrounds vital organs like skull, ribs, pelvis
Movement
Muscles attach to bones to provide movement
Mineral homeostasis
Stores and maintain minerals (Calcium & phosphorus)
Production of blood cells
Red bone marrow produes Red and white blood cells and platelets
Storage
Calcium
Yellow bone marrow has adipocytes stores fat.
4. Classification of Bones
Long bones
Typically longer than wide
Have a shaft with heads at both ends
Contain mostly compact bone
Examples: Femur, humerus
Short bones
Generally cube-shape
Contain mostly spongy bone
Examples: Carpals, tarsals
5. Classification of Bones
Flat bones
Thin and flattened, usually curved
Thin layers of compact bone around a layer
of spongy bone
Examples: Skull, ribs, sternum
Irregular bones
Irregular in shape
Do not fit into other bone classification
categories
Example: Vertebrae and hip
7. Gross Anatomy
of a Long Bone
Diaphysis
Shaft
Composed of compact
bone
Epiphysis
Ends of the bone
Composed mostly of
spongy bone
9. The Axial Skeleton
Forms the longitudinal part of the body
Divided into three parts
Skull
Vertebral column
Bony thorax
10. Skull (Cranium)
Consists of 22 bones
Bones of the skull are grouped into two categories:
Cranial bones - Eight cranial bones form the cranial cavity
Frontal bone,
two parietal bones,
two temporal bones,
the occipital bone,
the sphenoid bone,
ethmoid bone
Facial bones - Fourteen facial bones form the face
Two nasal bones,
two maxillae,
two zygomatic bones,
the mandible,
two lacrimal bones,
two palatine bones,
two inferior nasal conchae and vomer
11. Skull
The cranial and facial bones protect and support
special sense organs and the brain.
Besides forming the large cranial cavity, the skull
also forms several smaller cavities
Nasal cavity
Orbits (eye sockets)
Paranasal sinuses
Small cavities which house organs involved in hearing
and equilibrium
13. Skull
Immovable joints called sutures fuse most of the skull
bones together.
The skull provides large areas of attachment for
muscles that move various parts of the head.
Skull and facial bones provide attachment for muscles
that produce facial expressions.
The facial bones form the framework of the face and
provide support for the entrances to the digestive and
respiratory systems.
14. Skull (Cranial Bones)
Frontal Bone
Forms the forehead
Parietal Bones
Form the sides and roof of the cranial cavity
Temporal Bones
Form the lateral aspects and floor of the cranium
Occipital Bone
Forms the posterior part and most of the base of the cranium
Sphenoid Bone
Lies at the middle part of the base of the skull
Ethmoid Bone
Located on the midline in the anterior part of the cranial floor medial to
the orbits
A major superior supporting structure of the nasal cavity
Contain thin projections called conchae which are lined by mucous
membranes
Increased surface area in the nasal cavity helps to humidify inhaled air
trapping inhaled particles
16. Skull (Facial Bones)
Nasal Bones
Form the bridge of the nose
Maxillae
Form the upper jawbone and most of the hard palate
Separates the nasal cavity from the oral cavity
Zygomatic Bones (Cheek bones)
form the prominences of the cheeks
Lacrimal Bones
Form a part of the medial wall of each orbit
Palatine Bones
Form the posterior portion of the hard palate
Inferior Nasal Conchae
Form a part of the inferior lateral wall of the nasal cavity
17. Skull (Facial Bones)
Vomer
Forms the inferior portion of the nasal septum
Mandible
Lower jawbone and the only movable skull bone
The largest, strongest facial bone
Nasal Septum
Divides the interior of the nasal cavity into right and left sides
Orbits
Eye socket
Foramina
Openings for blood vessels, nerves or ligaments of the skull
21. Paranasal Sinuses
Hollow portions of bones surrounding the
nasal cavity
Functions:
Lighten the skull
Give resonance and
amplification to voice
Warm and moisten
air
22. The Hyoid Bone
The only bone that
does not articulate
with another bone
Serves as a
moveable base for
the tongue
The hyoid bone also
helps to keep the
larynx (voice box)
open at all times
23. Vertebral Column
Also called the spine, backbone, or spinal column
Functions:
Protect the spinal cord
Support the head
Serve as a point of attachment for the ribs, pelvic girdle, and
muscles
The vertebral column is curved to varying degrees in
different locations
Curves increase the column strength
Help maintain balance in the upright position
Absorb shocks during walking, and help protect the vertebrae from
fracture
24. Vertebral Column
Composed of a series of bones called vertebrae
(Adult=26)
7 cervical are in the neck region
12 thoracic are posterior to the thoracic cavity
5 lumbar support the lower back
1 sacrum consists of five fused sacral vertebrae
1 coccyx consists of four fused coccygeal vertebrae
26. Intervertebral Discs
Found between the bodies of adjacent vertebrae
Functions to:
Form strong joints
Permit various movements of the vertebral column
Absorb vertical shock
Vertebrae typically consist of:
A Body (weight bearing)
A vertebral arch (surrounds the spinal cord)
Several processes (points of attachment for muscles)
27. Vertebral Column (Regions)
Cervical Region
Cervical vertebrae (C1C7)
The atlas (C1) is the first cervical vertebra
The axis (C2) is the second cervical vertebra
Thoracic Region
Thoracic vertebrae (T1T12)
Articulate with the ribs
Lumbar Region
Lumbar vertebrae (L1L5)
Provide for the attachment of the large back muscles
Sacrum
The sacrum is a triangular bone formed by the union of five
sacral vertebrae (S1S5)
Serves as a strong foundation for the pelvic girdle
Coccyx
The coccyx, like the sacrum, is triangular in shape
It is formed by the fusion of usually four coccygeal vertebrae
32. Thorax
Thoracic cage is formed by the:
Sternum
Ribs
Costal cartilages
Thoracic vertebrae
Functions to:
Enclose and protect the organs in the thoracic and
abdominal cavities
Provide support for the bones of the upper limbs
Play a role in breathing
33. Thorax
Sternum
Breastbone located in the center of the thoracic wall
Consists of the manubrium, body, xiphoid process
Ribs
Twelve pairs of ribs give structural support to the sides of the
thoracic cavity
True ribs (7 pairs), False ribs (3 Pairs) and floating ribs(2 pairs).
Costal cartilages
Costal cartilages contribute to the elasticity of the thoracic cage
38. Upper Limb
The pectoral girdle consists of two bones,
the scapula and the clavicle
The free part has 30 bones
1 humerus (arm)
1 ulna (forearm)
1 radius (forearm)
8 carpals (wrist)
19 metacarpal and phalanges (hand)
39. The Pectoral (Shoulder) Girdle
Composed of two bones
Clavicle collarbone
Scapula shoulder blade
These bones allow the upper limb to have
exceptionally free movement.
The clavicle is convex in shape anteriorly
near the sternal junction
The clavicle is concave anteriorly on its
lateral edge near the acromion
41. Pectoral Girdle - Scapula
Also called the shoulder blade
Triangular in shape
Most notable features include the spine,
acromion, coracoid process and the
glenoid cavity
43. Features on the Scapula
Spine - a large process on the posterior of
the scapula that ends laterally as the
acromion
Acromion - the flattened lateral portion of
the spine of the scapula
Coracoid process - a protruding projection
on the anterior surface just inferior to the
lateral aspect of the clavicle
Glenoid cavity - shallow concavity that
articulates with the head of the humerus
44. Skeleton of the Arm - Humerus
Longest and largest bone of the free part
of the upper limb
The proximal ball-shaped end articulates
with the glenoid cavity of the scapula
The distal end articulates at the elbow with
the radius and ulna
45. Bones of the Upper Limb
The arm is formed by a single bone- Humerus
46. Skeleton of the Forearm - Ulna
The longer of the two forearm bones
Located medial to the radius
Olecranon - the large, prominent proximal end, the tip of
your elbow
Coronoid process - the anterior lip of the proximal ulna
Trochlear notch - the deep fossa that receives the
trochlea of the humerus during elbow flexion
Styloid process - the thin cylindrical projection on the
posterior side of the ulnas head
47. Radius
Lies lateral to the ulna (thumb side of the forearm)
The head (disc-shaped) and neck are at the
proximal end
The head articulates with the capitulum of the
humerus and the radial notch of the ulna
Radial tuberosity - medial and inferior to neck,
attachment site for biceps brachii muscle
Styloid process - large distal projection on lateral
side of radius
49. Bones of the Upper Limb
The hand
Carpals wrist
Metacarpals
palm
Phalanges
fingers
50. Skeleton of the Hand
The carpus (wrist) consists of 8 small bones
(carpals)
Two rows of carpal bones
Proximal row - scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform
Distal row - trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate
Scaphoid - most commonly fractured
Carpal tunnel - space between carpal bones and
flexor retinaculum
51. Metacarpals and Phalanges
Five metacarpals - numbered I-V, lateral to
medial
14 phalanges - two in the thumb (pollex)
and three in each of the other fingers
Each phalanx has a base, shaft, and head
Joints - carpometacarpal,
metacarpophalangeal, interphalangeal
52. Bones of the Pelvic Girdle
Hip bones
Composed of three pair of fused bones
Ilium
Ischium
Pubic bone
The total weight of the upper body rests on the pelvis
Protects several organs
Reproductive organs
Urinary bladder
Part of the large intestine
55. The Ilium
Largest of the three hip bones
Ilium is the superior part of the hip bone
Consists of a superior ala and inferior body which
forms the acetabulum (socket for head of the femur)
Superior border - iliac crest
Hip pointer - occurs at anterior superior iliac spine
Greater sciatic notch - allows passage of sciatic nerve
56. Ischium and Pubis
Ischium - inferior and posterior part of the hip
bone
Most prominent feature is the ischial
tuberosity, it is the part that meets the chair
when you are sitting
Pubis - inferior and anterior part of the hip
bone
Superior and inferior rami and body
59. Skeleton of the Thigh - Femur and Patella
Femur - longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the
body
Proximally, the head articulates with the acetabulum
of the hip bone forming the hip (coxal) joint
Neck - distal to head, common site of fracture
Distally, the medial and lateral condyles articulate
with the condyles of the tibia forming the knee joint
Also articulates with patella
60. Patella
Largest sesamoid bone in the body
Forms the patellofemoral joint
Superior surface is the base
Inferior, narrower surface is the apex
Thick articular cartilage lines the posterior surface
Increases the leverage of the quadriceps femoris
muscle
62. Tibia (shin bone)
The larger, medial weight-bearing bone of leg
The lateral and medial condyles at the proximal
end articulate with the femur
It articulates distally with the talus and fibula
Tibial tuberosity - attachment site for the patellar
ligament
Medial malleolus - medial surface of distal end
(medial surface of ankle joint)
63. Fibula
The smaller, laterally placed bone of leg
Non-weight bearing
The head forms the proximal tibiofibular
joint
Lateral malleolus - distal end, articulates
with the tibia and the talus at the ankle
64. Bones of Lower Limbs
The foot
Tarsus ankle
Metatarsals sole
Phalanges toes
65. Skeleton of the Foot - Tarsals,
Metatarsals & Phalanges
Seven tarsal bones - talus (articulates with
tibia and fibula), calcaneus (the heel bone,
the largest and strongest), navicular, cuboid
and three cuneiforms
Five metatarsals - (I-V) base, shaft, head
14 phalanges (big toe is the hallux)
Tarsus = ankle