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How would you explain to an athlete why damaged joint ligaments and cartilages are so slow to heal following an injury?

Suppose archeologists discover human skeletal remains in Ethiopia. Examination of the bones suggests that the remains represent four types of individuals. Two of the skeletons have bone densities that are 30% less than those of the other two skeletons. The skeletons with the lower bone mass also have broader front pelvic bones. Within the two groups defined by bone mass, smaller skeletons have bones with evidence of epiphyseal plates, but larger bones have only a thin line where the epiphyseal plates should be. Give the age group and gender of the individuals in this find.

When a child's bone is fractured, growth may be stimulated at the epiphyseal plate. What problems might this extra growth cause in an upper or lower limb before the growth of the other limb compensates for the difference in length?

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How would you explain to an athlete why damaged joint ligaments and cartilages are so slow to heal following an injury?

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Ligaments and cartilage injuries are very common injuries for people who practice sports. Damaged joint ligaments and cartilage are slow to heal because these structures don't have a significant blood supply, which brings necessary fluid and nutrients to the injured place. These nutrients and fluids are essential for damage repairing. If ligaments and cartilage become injured, their limited blood and nerve supply result in a longer recovery and healing period.