what is the purpose of the clavicle?
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It serves as a rigid support from which the scapula and free limb are suspended. This arrangement keeps the upper limb away from the thorax so that the arm has maximum range of movement. \nCovers the cervicoaxillary canal (passageway between the neck and arm), through which several important structures pass. \nTransmits impacts from the upper limb to the axial skeleton.
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These are large, multicusped valves that prevent backflow from the ventricles into the atria during systole. They are anchored to the wall of the ventricle by chordae tendinae, that prevent the valve from inverting.\n\nThe chordae tendinae are attached to papillary muscles that cause tension to better hold the valve. Together, the papillary muscles and the chordae tendinae are known as the subvalvular apparatus. The function of the subvalvular apparatus is to keep the valves from prolapsing into the atria when they close. The subvalvular apparatus have no effect on the opening and closure of the valves, however. This is caused entirely by the pressure gradient across the valve.
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It cushions the heart and regulates temperature. It also protects the heart from damage.
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You should take him to have an x-ray. Treatment of clavicle fractures most commonly involves resting the affected extremity. There are several types of slings available; one commonly used is called a"figure-of-8" splint. This is a brace that wraps around the shoulders to keep them back--like a soldier standing at attention.\n\nIt is unusual for a clavicle fracture to require surgery, and most often an attempt at treatment in a sling is made. Surgery is required in some situations when either the skin is broken or if the fracture is severely displaced or shortened.
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The skeleton functions not only as the support for the body but also in haematopoiesis, the manufacture of blood cells that takes place in bone marrow. It is also necessary for protection of vital organs and is needed by the muscles for movement.
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Your vertebrae are the bones making up your backbone.
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Off the top of my head, g-suits are used to assist in the circulation of blood; Check out the site below; US military does tons of research related to G forces for obvious reasons.
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What would be the purpose in doing so?
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to help us move; so our movements are smooth. So the bones won't go grinding against each other
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It is used to keep track of the down for the play.  The head referee is the only one that wears it.   He is the one that places the football on the line of scrimmage to start the play.
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collar bone = clavicle\njaw = mandible\nfingers = carpals, metacarpals\ntoes = tarsals, metatarsals\nfunny bone = humerus\nforearm = radius, ulna\nthigh = femur\ncalf = tibia, fibula\n\njust a few examples.
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To make room for the heart.
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Sternum is the bone exactly in the middle of the rib cage where the ribs from either side meet.It requires to be opened with a bone saw during an open heart surgery.\nSupra sternal notch is the correct answer.Because supra means above or superior and it is above the sternum bone, so supra sternal notch. It is logical therefore, to expect infra sternal notch. Where would it be? See if you can feel it? Just below the sternum.
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Some background info for you:  the scapula is the name of a bone that is commonly known as the "shoulder blade".  The human body has two of them; they are easily seen if you view a picture of the skeleton from the back; they run down the top of the back near the shoulder area, and have an irregular shape (something like wings).  Together with another bone called the clavicle (aka "collar bone"), they form what's known as the shoulder girdle.  The rounded end of the humerus (upper arm bone) fits nicely into a rounded gap of the scapula to form a joint known as a "ball and socket" joint.\n\nObviously if there was some misalignment or abnormal position (or even extra growth) of these three bones, this would definitely cause problems with lifting heavy objects, and you would experience symptoms similar to the ones you described.  "Snapping scapula" sounds like an informal name for a medical condition whose "official" name is likely one of these long, complicated medical terms that would sound Greek to anyone except a doctor!\n\nNow, when your doc refers to the "medial left scapula" he/she is referring to the area of your shoulder blade of the left arm near your neck & backbone (not the shoulder).  It sounds like the doc has identified this as the location there is some friction - the bone rubbing against something (another bone, muscle, ligament, tenton, etc) that causes you discomfort.  \n\nI would guess this is not something that will go away by itself, or can be treated with heat, asprin, or medicine. So if you want to continue to lift heavy objects (in the Army and civilian life), this surgery will be necessary.\n\nALL surgical procedures involve some risk, and they will likely want to keep you in the ICU and perhaps in the hospital for a while to observe your progress after the surgery.  You ask some good questions re: side effects, risks, chances of recovery, etc. - but the best resource for specific answers would be your doc, b/c he knows your medical history and the extent of this injury.  Don't hesitate to ask him lots of questions -- docs make big money for what they do; and we as the patients shouldn't be shy about making them earn it!\n\nI hope this helps, and wish you well.  And I salute you and the rest of the Armed Forces serving our country!  God bless America!!
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Moves your skeleton apparently. It's job is to move your skeleton. The bones help structure this body so it can sustain movement.
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Alot of the running backs use them to get a little extra grip on the ball.  Other players use them to make their biceps look bigger
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Pectoral girdle.\nIt corresponds to the pelvic girdle at the other end of the vertebral column.