
Space Medicine
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Effects of Space on the Human Body
This chapter explores the unique physical challenges of being in space, including the impact on bones, muscles, heart, vessels, inner ear, and sense of balance. It introduces a new skin suit designed to mitigate back problems caused by elongation of the spine in zero gravity. The chapter also discusses the challenges of movement, height measurement, and potential health concerns for future space missions.
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