Ankylosing spondylitis. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis in which there is long term inflammation of the joints of the spine. Typically the joints where the spine joins the pelvis are also affected. Occasionally other joints such as the shoulders or hips are involved. Eye and bowel problems may also occur.
The allotropes of carbon. Three forms (or 'allotropes') of pure carbon are diamond, graphite and buckminster fullerene (or 'buckyballs'). In all three allotropes the carbon atoms are joined by strong covalent bonds but in such different arrangements that the properties of the allotropes are very different.he allotropes of carbon. Three forms (or 'allotropes') of pure carbon are diamond, graphite and buckminster fullerene (or 'buckyballs'). In all three allotropes the carbon atoms are joined by strong covalent bonds but in such different arrangements that the properties of the allotropes are very different.
There is quite a bit of talk in the health world about the different types of salt and whether or not they are beneficial for people. The three main types of salt are regular table salt, sea salt and Himalayan Pink Salt. Table Salt â This is the most common type of salt found in most grocery stores and restaurants. Most people end up getting too much of this type of salt through processed foods in their diets.