How much an adult man's femur and humerus weigh?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the weights of an adult man's femur and humerus, specifically comparing their dry and fresh weights. Participants explore the differences in weight due to the state of the bones, but do not provide definitive answers to the original question.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that the dry weight and fresh weight of human bones differ significantly.
  • Another participant questions the reasoning behind the weight difference, suggesting that the process of drying affects the weight.
  • A third participant emphasizes the request for specific weights rather than explanations for the differences.
  • There is a request for answers and opinions regarding the weights of the bones.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the specific weights of the femur and humerus, and the discussion remains unresolved with multiple viewpoints expressed.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided specific numerical values for the weights, and the discussion lacks clarity on definitions of "dry" and "fresh" weights.

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Hi.

It seems the dry weight and fresh weight of each human bones aren't the same, for example the dry weight and fresh weight of a man's humerus and femur aren't the same and very different. What is the dry weight and fresh weight of a man's humerus and femur?
 
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Can you think of a reason why a person's bones, ripped from the living flesh, might weight more than when they are dried out? (Hint: what does 'to dry' mean?)
 
He's asking for the weights, not why they differ.
 
Can someone give some answers and opinions?
 

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