Define Gear Ratio

question 101

Short Answer

Define gear ratio.

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Definitions:

Lamellae

Thin layers or plates of tissue or material, commonly found in bone, representing the basic structure of compact bone.

Lacunae

Lacunae are small cavities in bone or cartilage tissue that house cells, such as osteocytes in bones, providing a microenvironment for cell maintenance and nutrient exchange.

Canaliculi

Small, channel-like structures in bone that allow for the communication and nutrient exchange between osteocytes (bone cells) and their environment.

Periosteum

Except for the joint areas, the bones are enveloped by a dense connective tissue layer that contains many blood vessels.