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fine-structure in the G-band, which was interpreted as being the result of extreme curvature or ‘wrinkling’, similar to what is observed in single wall carbon nanotubes. In this case, the doubly degenerate in-plane E2g optical mode can be split between phonons along the nanotube axis, and those that are perpendicular to it, with the degree of splitting, being a strong function of the nanotube size (i.e. degree of curvature), even in the absence of any externally applied strain [28]. G-peak splitting has

Scoliosis is define as a lateral curvature of spine greater than 10 degree and vertebral rotation (Pellios et al., 2016).The spinal changes shown as compressive force on concave side of a curvature resulted in narrowed disc space and spinal canal space, wedge shaped vertebral bodies thinner and short lamina and pedicles, however, convex side changes includes wider rib space and posterior deformed rib cage (McKinnis, 2014). According to McKinnis, spinal curves over 10degree appears in 2% to 4% of

spring. This behavior might represent an energy saving adaptation to help with respiration. Past studies have found that found that subaqueous fliers have more of a V- shaped furcular with a high anteroposterior curvature, whereas soaring bird are more U-shaped with low anteroposterior curvature. This study seeks to clarify this form-function relationship through the use of eigenshape morphometric analysis along with phylogenetic comparative methods (PCMs), and phylogenetic Flexible Discriminant Analysis

Introduction Everyone’s spine has natural curve which round our shoulders and make our lower back curve slightly inward (Common Scoliosis Questions). Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine (Taylor, 2011, p394). Scoliosis can also be defined as a lateral (towards the inside) curvature of the spine with increased convexity (the quality or state of being curved outward) on the side that is curve (Taylor, 2011, p601). There are several less common types of scoliosis, but the four major different

Three types of linear and planar-structured donor (D)–acceptor (A) type alternating copolymers were synthesized by incorporating intrachain noncovalent Coulomb interactions, based on 2,5-bisthieno[3,2-b]thiophene-1,4-bis(decyltetradecyloxy)benzene and benzothiadiazole (BT) moieties. The chain linearity and systematic adjustment of interchain organization was achieved by the incorporation of different number of electronegative fluorine atoms onto BT, which significantly affected the frontier energy

These vertebrae play a crucial role in protected the body’s command center, the spinal cord. But what happens when a disorder prevents the spinal column from functioning correctly? Scoliosis is a musculoskeletal disorder that causes abnormal lateral curvature of the spine and it effects millions of people in the US per year. I have chosen this disorder because I am aspiring to become a chiropractor and scoliosis is a typical condition that chiropractors help treat on a daily basis. There are three different

extensor carpi ulnaris tendon (ECU). Articular cartilage covers a 90 to 135 degrees arc of the ulnar head, and only a 47 to 80 degree arc on the sigmoid notch.[20] One important geometric joint characteristic of the DRUJ is the radius of curvature between the two articulating surfaces. The radius of curvature of the ulnar head (averages 10 mm) is different from the radius of curvature of the sigmoid notch (averages 15 mm). Consequently,

Scoliosis: Abnormal Curvature of the Spine Kendall Walker Saddleback College This paper was submitted to Tina Walker in partial fulfillment of the course requirements for Biology 11 Human Anatomy, Saddleback College. Scoliosis- Abnormal Curvature of the Spine When somebody isn’t having the best day, they are most likely to mention their heart, their mood, a headache, fatigue, or even shortness of breath. However, these symptoms can be caused by scoliosis, an abnormal

Idiopathic Scoliosis is a spinal deformity that involves an irregular curvature of the spine. This condition can appear and progress during any growing period in healthy children or young adults, affecting more girls then boys. During these growing periods the spine of the child can be considered developing in the shape of an “S” or a “C” (Rigo, Villagrasa, & Gallo, 2010, para. 1). There are three different types of idiopathic scoliosis that can affect a specific age group. The first is infantile

2: The focal length of a convex mirror Done by: I.D: 201100635 24 Oct. 11 Section 1: To determine the focal length of a Concave Mirror by locating the centre of curvature. ------------------------------------------------- ABSTRACT: In this paper we want to discuss the focal point of a concave mirror by locating the centre of curvature. The focal point is a point in space at which light incident towards the mirror and travelling parallel to the principal axis will meet after reflection. The diagram