Introduction. Baastrup's sign, also referred to as âkissing spinesâ, is a common disorder of the vertebral column characterized by close approximation and contact of the spinous processes of two adjacent vertebrae, resulting in the formation of a new joint between them (Baastrup, 1936 and Sartoris et al., 1985).. Baastrup's sign, also referred to as âkissing spinesâ, is a common disorder of the vertebral column characterized by close approximation and contact of the spinous processes of two adjacent vertebrae, resulting in the formation of a new joint between them (Baastrup, 1936 and Sartoris et al., 1985).
The most likely theory though is that the name comes from the Old English word for sea-floor shark: hurse. Nurse sharks are slow-moving bottom-dwellers and are, for the most part, harmless to humans. However, they can be hugeâup to 14 feet (4.3 meters)âand have very strong jaws filled with thousands of tiny, serrated teeth, and will bite defensively if stepped on or bothered by divers who assume theyâre docile.
Interesting facts and questions about sharks. How Big Is The Biggest Recorded Whale Shark? Answer: The Guinness Book of Records has the Worldâs Largest fish (a Whale Shark) registered as 12.65 meters which are 41 feet 6 inches. However, there are versions that whale sharks could reach up to 60 feet, but this is not confirmed. Links to other pages in this site. Where Do Tiger Sharks Live? How Do Sharks Breed? What To Do If A Shark Of The Atlantic Attack? How Do Sharks Communicate? Why Do Sharks Have Cartilage?