Hyperparathyroidism is an increased parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels in the blood. This occurs either from the parathyroid glands inappropriately making too much PTH (primary hyperparathyroidism) or other events triggering increased production by the parathyroid glands (secondary hyperparathyroidism). Most people with primary disease have no symptoms at the time of diagnosis.
The Roman Shields or Scutum were made mainly of strips of wood, which would have a large central part made out of metal called a boss: this served as added protection for the â¦ hand and also as a weapon: it could be shoved into someones face or torso to cause disablement.onfidence votes 43. they were made by lots of strips of wood stuck together. and it had a metal semicircle in the middle of the shield to hit barbarians and knock them of guard and stab them. And the shields have marks on them to show the legion their in.
1 The shield boss was in the centre of the shield and would help make it stronger and protect the soldier's hand. 2  If you go to the British Museum's website, you can see how shield boss of Junius Dubitatus is decorated. 3  If you look closely, you can see Mars, the Roman God of War. Now for the straps. 2  A Roman shield only had one strap at the back for the soldier's hand to go into but you can have two for added comfort. 3  4. Cut out two rectangular straps out of cardboard-the top strap where your hand goes can be shorter than the other one.