Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton - Critical Thinking Questions - Page 230: 2

Answer

Physical stress or tension on Buba's bones would cause them to become thicker and stronger. This would happen because the fibroblasts would lay down more collagen(marix) and this new matrix would be appropriately mineralized. There would be raised areas on the bones where the tendons are attached; tendons, of course, would be thicker and stronger; and cartilage and ligaments would be more flexible.

Work Step by Step

These effects would be seen primarily in the upper limb long bones; however, the long bones of the lower limbs would also be affected--to a lesser degree.
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