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Rex Tirano 08-25-2001 06:43 PM

Questions only smart people know!
 
Here r questions I don't know the answear 2 canu help me?

1.)What r shoulderblades 4?

So if any 1 can figue that out then try I will give you a Scrab cake and u r sooooooo clever award if u give me an answear!



Gluk Schmuck 08-25-2001 07:07 PM

shoulderblades are manly for structure and general protection for the body...

they help with structure because if they weren't there, your shoulder would be several inces closer to the center of your body so you'd not be able to move then as freely as you can...

and they help with protection in the same way as ribs, they just stop hard things getting into the chest cavity...


i'm only 15 and have no specific interest in osteology so i'm not intirely sure but i am, however, logical by nature so my answers shouldn't be too far off the facts...

Wil 08-25-2001 07:39 PM

Shoulderblades are a form of transport similar to a suspended monorail or inverted rollercoaster, except perhaps more bicycle or bum-jiggler-esque.

The basic thrust is provided by rotation of the shoulders - while one shoulder goes up and forwards, the other goes down and backwards - like pedaling.

The shoulderblades hook up to a specialised rail, supported from above by bracets, which are themselves supported by steel tubular bells. The actual shoulderblades themselves are worn over the back and front like a backpack on both sides. The rider's shoulders slip into metal covers which have spokes connected to a central axis. The axis rotation caused by the 'shoulder pedaling' moments a chain like a cycle does.

Connecting the shoulderblades to the rail is a fairly simple matter. A wheel at the other end of the chain is underneath the rail. Connectors join this wheel to another wheel above the track on both sides. This means that shoulderblades cannot fall off - something actually has to break, unless you can squirm out of the harness.

Because momentum is driven by the shoulders, which are not at the 'end' of anything', the chain is long and has to be kept away from the head. The harness connects to a helmet which hold the chain behind the rider's head. The space between the chain and the head is buffetted by a pillow allowing for sleep. Note that sleep is not actually possible with the way the shoulders move.

Current technology does not allow for crossroads or overtaking.

That's what shoulderblades are.

Not bad for something fresh from the sleepy mind.

Malaprop 08-25-2001 08:03 PM

Shoulderblades are for life, not just for Christmas.

Melvin:squeeking paramite 08-25-2001 10:35 PM

Shoulder blades... they are for business purposes only. They are also one of the finest ice cream flavors you can find. Shoulder blades: the all american hero. Every kid wants one. Shoulder blades- the winner of this years underwear model of the year award. They are a deadly weapon. Shoulder blades, they give me a reason to ramble on and on about something that I have no idea about and make me look even more like the idiotic lunatic I am.

Now, where the hell do I pick up that clever award and get that scrab cake?

Joe the Intern 08-25-2001 11:53 PM

uhhh, im guessin to keep yer arms on?

One, Two, Middlesboogie 08-26-2001 10:36 AM

The shoulderblades are anchors for muscles.
They provide the origin and mechanical leverage for the deltoid muscle, which is the main shoulder-moving muscle.

Now you know. :D Without your scapulas you couldn't throw spears or brachiate.

Sexy Slig 08-26-2001 07:18 PM

Hey Rex! Just wondering if you got that question from Skellig. Tell me if im right! Oh and i also found out who you were! Your Ollie right? http://www.oddworldian.net/misc/banners/SexySlig.gif