The District was created to provide for the regulation of groundwater withdrawal throughout Harris and Galveston counties for the purpose of preventing land subsidence, which leads to increased flooding.The Districtâs enabling legislation is found in Chapter 8801 of the Special Districts Code.he District was created to provide for the regulation of groundwater withdrawal throughout Harris and Galveston counties for the purpose of preventing land subsidence, which leads to increased flooding.
How common are bone spurs. and where in the body do they most often appear? Bone spurs are commonplace and most often affect weight-bearing joints, such as the heels and the knees as well as the shoulders. They can form anywhere there are joints, including the spine, hips, hands and ankles.
The knee joins the thigh with the leg and consists of two joints: one between the femur and tibia, and one between the femur and patella. It is the largest joint in the human body. The knee is a modified hinge joint, which permits flexion and extension as well as slight internal and external rotation. The knee is vulnerable to injury and to the development of osteoarthritis. It is often termed a compound joint having tibiofemoral and patellofemoral components.