EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

SKELETAL SYSTEM

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A thief was trying to evade the authorities. He jumped from a window and fractured his femur and pelvis due to the force with which they were shoved into each other. Part of his femur bone broke through the skin.
A
Greenstick
B
Comminuted
C
Depression
D
Spiral
E
Compacted
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: The cranium, or skull, protects the delicate brain from damage.

Detailed explanation-2: -The femur is one of the most well-described bones of the human skeleton in fields ranging from clinical anatomy to forensic medicine. Because it is the longest and strongest bone in the human body, and thus, one of the most well-preserved in skeletal remains, it makes the greatest contribution to archaeology.

Detailed explanation-3: -The skull is anterior to the spinal column and is the bony structure that encases the brain. Its purpose is to protect the brain and allow attachments for the facial muscles. The two regions of the skull are the cranial and facial region.

Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: Bones are divisible into four classes: Long, Short, Flat, and Irregular. The long bones are found in the limbs, and each consists of a body or shaft and two extremities.

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