Aswan High Dam, Arabic Al-Sadd al-ʿĀlī, rockfill dam across the Nile River, at Aswān, Egypt, completed in 1970 (and formally inaugurated in January 1971) at a cost of about $1 billion. What is the biggest dam in Egypt? In the middle of the arid Egyptian desert lies one of theRead More →
The phalanges are the bones of the fingers and toes. Phalanges is the plural form of phalanx. You have 14 phalanges in each hand and in each foot. This means there are a total of 56 phalanges in your body. What are phalanges? Phalanges: The bones of the fingers andRead More →
The major tracts of the limbic system include the fornix (hypothalamus–septal area–hippocampus), the stria terminalis (amygdala–hypothalamus), the mammillothalamic tract (mammillary bodies of the hypothalamus to the anterior nuclei of the thalamus), and the cingulum bundle (running through the cingulate cortex from one … What is the function of the striaRead More →
Flank steak comes from the cow’s lower chest or abdominal muscle, and is an inexpensive, flavorful, and versatile cut of beef. It’s about a foot long and one inch thick, and cooked whole rather than divided into smaller individual steaks. Is there another name for flank steak? What is FlankRead More →
The Flavian amphitheatre or Colosseum of Rome, Italy, completed in AD 80, covers 2 ha (5 acres) and has a capacity of 87,000. It has a maximum length of 187 m (612 ft) and a maximum width of 157 m (515 ft). Were there Colosseum in Egypt? While the amphitheatersRead More →
Indus Valley Civilisation also known as Harappan Civilisation is the ancient archaeological site in Pakistan which is known to be the center of earliest urban culture in Indian sub-continent. The archaeological site of Harappa is in west of Sahiwal district of Punjab province. Is an archaeological site situated in theRead More →
Moreover, both types of epidermis help to maintain the water balance of the plant. The main difference between upper epidermis and lower epidermis is that upper epidermis possesses a cuticle layer whereas lower epidermis possesses a large number of stomata. What is the waxy cuticle? Answer: The waxy covering onRead More →
Function. The humerus serves as an attachment to 13 muscles which contribute to the movements of the hand and elbow, and therefore the function of the upper limb. How long does it take to heal a broken humerus? Most proximal humerus fractures can be treated without surgery. The broken boneRead More →
Explanation: Usually covered with thick sediments, called “terra rossa”, they are used extensively for agricultural purposes. Some poljes of the Dinaric Alps are inundated during the rainy winters and spring seasons as masses of water called izvor or vrelo appears at the margins. What is Uvala in geography? Uvala isRead More →
Its functions are to flex the thigh at the hip joint and to extend the leg at the knee joint. What causes rectus femoris pain? A rectus femoris tendon strain usually occurs whilst doing explosive activities such as running or jumping. Symptoms include: Sudden sharp pain at the front ofRead More →