Significance of Long Bone
Long Bone is a term used across various contexts, including South Asia, Ayurveda, and science. In Ayurveda, it refers to bones prone to conditions like Avascular Necrosis. Scientifically, Long Bone describes the major limb bones, which can fracture and are associated with pain. These bones are also relevant in studies of psychological impacts on adults following fractures and are commonly affected by osteosarcoma. The healing process for Long Bones has been examined in the context of PRP therapy.
Synonyms: Tibia, Humerus, Radius, Ulna, Phalanges, Femur
In Dutch: Lang bot; In Finnish: Pitkä luu
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Long Bone'
In Hinduism, Long Bone symbolizes the fragility of human life and the potential for suffering, as seen in their susceptibility to trauma and conditions like Avascular Necrosis, reflecting the interconnectedness of physical health and spiritual vulnerability.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Femur is generally preferred over other long bones owing to its size, visibility and ease of measurement in fetal biometry.[1] (2) Long bones are commonly affected in fractures due to reasons like falls and road traffic accidents.[2] (3) Bones, specifically mentioned in the context of Avascular Necrosis, where the epiphysis is typically affected, such as the femoral and humeral heads and the femoral condyles.[3] (4) These are bones, like those in the arms and legs, that are prone to breaking into several pieces when they experience trauma, as the text indicates.[4]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Majja is basically found in long bones in human body, according to the text.[5] (2) When Meda is present in long bones Is known as Majja (bone marrow) i.e. bone marrow.[6]
The concept of Long Bone in local and regional sources
Long Bone is identified as a character from regional lore, specifically one of the Fish-Owls, noted for seeking a bride alongside another character, Great-Fisher, highlighting themes of companionship and quest in the narrative.
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) One of the Fish-Owls who attempted to find a bride along with Great-Fisher.[7]
The concept of Long Bone in scientific sources
Long Bone comprises the major skeletal elements of the arms and legs, playing a significant role in medical studies focused on fractures, their psychological impacts, and conditions like osteosarcoma, particularly affecting children and adults.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Acute surgical cases, seen by >90% students, included fracture of these, head injury, acute abdominal pain, malpresentation and foetal distress.[8] (2) These are the bones of the arms and legs. These usually present with pain and tenderness.[9]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This refers to the long bones of the body.[10] (2) This is a type of bone that has been the subject of PRP therapy, and the healing process in adults has been explored with PRP treatments, although the evidence is limited.[11]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) The nineteen varying sized bones that make up the skeleton of the hand, connected by various types of joints that allow for a range of motion.[12] (2) This phrase is used to describe the physical, psychological, and social impact of fractures on adults.[13]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) This is the type of fracture that was the focus of the study, specifically investigating its psychological impact on adults.[14]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) Long bones, or the ends of them, at the growth plates are enlarged in rickets, and as are the costochondral junctions, and in severe cases of rickets, pathological fractures are common.[15]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) These are the bones in the body, and the humerus was chosen because of the large amount of vascular bone marrow that exists in them.[16]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Bones such as the femur or tibia from fetuses, collected for fetal osteoblast isolation.[17]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) These bones, and vertebras, are more commonly affected by osteomyelitis, although it can affect other bones as well.[18]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Long bones are bones that are longer than they are wide, and the comprehensive classification of fractures of long bones is used.[19]