‘Bone’ Voyage EXPLORING THE MARVELS OF YOUR SKELETAL SYSTEM
Make no bones about it; our skeletons are a real rib-tickler of fascinating facts! From the impressive strength of our thigh bones to the tiny marvels of the inner ear, your bones are the unsung heroes of your body. So, rest your bones in a comfy chair because we are about to dig up some of the most shocking skeletal secrets.
ages 11–15, the critical time for significant growth spurts thanks to growth plates that close as we age.
Half of our bones are in our feet and hands. Did you know that many of our bones are in the smaller extremities of our body? Nearly half of our 206 adult bones are in our hands and feet! Each foot has 26 bones, and our hands both have 27 bones, which is 106 bones. Our hands even have a bonus bone called the pisiform, located on the outside edge of our wrists. The funny bone is a nerve. Have you ever hit your funny bone? Well, you are not hitting a bone at all. This area on the body is part of the ulnar nerve, which goes from your neck to your hand. Bone, muscle, and fat typically protect nerves, but a small portion of this nerve on the back of your elbow is more exposed. So, when you hit your funny bone, named for its location near the humerus bone (a homophone of “humorous”), you’re really bumping into the ulnar nerve. So, now that you’ve “boned up” on the most fascinating fossil facts, give your skeleton a little nod for the incredible things it does to support you and keep you moving!
Babies have more bones than adults. Although babies are tiny, their bodies have many bones in a pudgy, little package. Human babies have about 300 bones compared to an adult’s 206. Many extra bones are entirely or partly made of cartilage, allowing the baby to stay
flexible in the womb. Over time, the bones fuse and decrease in
number. Fracture rates are highest when kids are around
TRICK OR MEAT Top Steakhouses Outside Pittsburgh
If you are looking for a savory palette cleanser in the lead-up to Halloween, there are few better treats than a delicious steak. That is why when Andrew and I need an escape, we tend to prefer a steakhouse outside of the city. Wining and dining away from the hustle and bustle of downtown and enjoying each other’s company is a wonderful way to spend an evening. If you are looking for restaurant recommendations, here are some of our favorite steakhouses. Nate’s Chop House Located in Canonsburg, just a half-hour (and then minutes from our office) southwest of Pittsburgh, this hidden gem offers a wonderful assortment of red meat, seafood, and drink options.
Delectable appetizers like their signature crab cakes and wagyu meatballs provide a punch of flavor to start you off strong. You can follow that up either with prime beef or wagyu burger, their delicious filet, or a Chilean sea bass. Pair any of those fine entrees with a refreshing cocktail, like their barrel-aged Buffalo Trace smoked Manhattan or lavender haze martini, and you are in for a wonderful treat. Napa Prime Chophouse Just 20 minutes north of Pittsburgh, the Napa Prime Chophouse in Wexford has an awesome variety of steaks, drinks, and pasta in whatever size, shape, or flavor you could ask for. If you are particularly hungry, they have a prime 40-ounce porterhouse steak that is sure to sate any appetite.
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Ditka’s Ditka’s is located right on the outskirts of Pittsburgh, near Robinson Town Center. Fittingly, its menu is packed with sensational options, like seafood linguine, coffee-rubbed Delmonico, and Berkshire pork chop. They have plenty of steak options and appetizing sides, like the lobster mac and cheese and jalapeño hash browns, to make any meal there feel like a feast for the ages.
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