Inflammation (Definition) 1  Inflammation is the body's attempt at self-protection; the aim being to remove harmful stimuli, including damaged cells, irritants, or pathogens - and begin the healing process. 2  Coccyx is the triangular piece of bone at the end of the spine.
With more than 2.2 million men currently under arms, the PLA is by far the worldâs largest military. Only the U.S. and India come close with 1.4 million and 1.3 million troops respectively [1]. North Korea and Russia round out the top five with 1.1 and 1 million-man armies.
The U.S. Army is the largest branch of the American military. In February 2015, there were approximately 500,000 active-duty Soldiers, and by October 2015, the ranks will be further reduced to under 490,000, the first time the Army has dipped under 500,000 since 9/11.