Dictionary » E » Extends

Extends

Extend

to straighten a limb, to diminish or extinguish the angle formed by flexion; to place the distal segment of a limb in such a position that its axis is continuous with that of the proximal segment.

Origin: L. Ex-tendo, pp. -tensus, to stretch out


Please contribute to this project, if you have more information about this term feel free to edit this page



Results from our forum


Any other explanations other than Mutation?

Just wanted to add the theory of mitochondria as ancient remanents of a symbiotic bacteria. This theory also extends for chloroplasts in plant cells. These are mutations in a way I guess, but more of an incorporation for the mutual interest of thriving when oxygen was beginning ...

See entire post
by kolean
Sun Jul 05, 2009 4:27 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Any other explanations other than Mutation?
Replies: 6
Views: 1738

Re: Vagus Nerve

... cranial nerve (anatomy) ) Cranial nerves are made up of motor neurons, sensory neurons, or both. The vagus nerve is one of the most important; it extends to many of the organs in the chest and upper abdomen. role in * heartbeat regulating system ( in cardiovascular system (anatomy): Nervous control ...

See entire post
by sanjidcapa
Tue May 05, 2009 9:15 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Vagus Nerve
Replies: 16
Views: 39278

Re: Natural selection is proven wrong

... the extended family is common usually happen to be collectivistic cultures. Australian Aborigines are another group for whom the concept of family extends well beyond the nuclear model. Aboriginal immediate families include aunts, uncles and a number of other relatives who would be considered "distant ...

See entire post
by gamila
Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:25 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Natural selection is proven wrong
Replies: 177
Views: 16286

Actin filiments role in ameoboid movement

... the cytogel of the ectoplasm is converted to cytosol and is forced to the cells perifery at a localized area forming a hylane cap which than extends into a pseudopod. I also know that actin filimanst of the cytoskelceton play a role in converting cytosol into cytogel and vice versa. what ...

See entire post
by Thonzo
Sun Oct 05, 2008 2:01 pm
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: Actin filiments role in ameoboid movement
Replies: 6
Views: 1320

Re: I am afraid to ask but, High school freshman - Honors Class

... A. It consists of three nucleotides B. It may code for the same amino acid as another codon C. It never codes for more than one amino acid D. It extends from one end of a tRNA molecule E. It is the basic unit of the genetic code 4. The anticodon of a particular tRNA molucle is? A. complementary ...

See entire post
by tatum123
Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:55 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: I am afraid to ask but, High school freshman - Honors Class
Replies: 15
Views: 2847
View all matching forum results

This page was last modified 21:16, 3 October 2005. This page has been accessed 1,105 times. 
What links here | Related changes | Permanent link