Sentences with phrase «major leg bone»

The cruciate ligament stabilizes the stifle joint by keeping the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (major leg bone below the stifle) in proper orientation.

Not exact matches

Because the growth plates at the end of the major bones in a child's arms and legs are open, their muscles and bones are still developing, and because their hormone levels aren't the same as adults, an intense strength and conditioning program is inappropriate before skeletal maturity.

But surprisingly, Pierce said, examination of two major bones in the leg, the tibia and femur, in a living animal showed the receptor deficient mice actually had more marrow fat and lower bone mass.

If the injury is CLEARLY major (your bone is sticking out of your leg, your muscle is popping up looking like a golf ball under your skin, or you can't move a part of your body due to excruciating pain) then you will want to skip immediately to step 2.

Bone cancer can also develop in other sites besides the major bones of the legs.

However, x-rays are needed to determine the degree of arthritis, and evaluate for any malformation of the femur and tibia, the two major bones in the leg, which are joined together at the knee.

Serious Accident Attorneys in Montana — Serious and catastrophic injuries, such as a severe head injury or an injury resulting in a major loss of function or amputation of an arm or leg, are not like whiplash or broken bones.