Hamarøy ( Norwegian ) or Hábmer ( Lule Sami ) is a municipality in Nordland county , Norway . It is part of the traditional district of Salten . The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Oppeid . Other villages include Drag , Hellmobotn , Innhavet , Karlsøy , Korsnes , Presteid , Skutvika , Tømmerneset , Tranøya , and Ulvsvåg .
31-581: Skutvika or Skutvik is a small village in Hamarøy Municipality in Nordland county, Norway . The village is situated at the southwestern extreme of the Hamarøya peninsula, about 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of the town of Bodø , 95 kilometres (59 mi) southwest of the town of Narvik , and 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of the town of Svolvær . To the west and south of Skutvik
62-613: A tincture of argent which means they are commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used. The ancient rock carving seen at Dyreberget in Leiknes is a notable historical feature for the municipality. The two swans also symbolize the two cultures of the municipality: Norwegian and Lule Sami . The arms were designed by Ingar Nikolaisen Kuoljok and Dag Winsjansen. The Church of Norway has two parishes ( sokn ) within Hamarøy Municipality. It
93-508: A few kilometers north of Innhavet , Lilandsvatnet wetland area, Steinslandsosen estuary , and Kvannskogen with old aspen trees with rich lichen flora. The mountain Hamarøyskaftet has long been regarded as nature's own phallic symbol (See picture 1 and picture 2 ) . Hamarøy has an oceanic or boreal climate , depending on winter threshold used (0 °C (32 °F) or −3 °C (27 °F)). The wettest season
124-443: A new, larger Narvik Municipality and the remaining western half will be merged with Hamarøy Municipality on the same date. The municipality (originally the parish ) is named after the old Hamarøya island ( Old Norse : Hamarøy ), which is now a peninsula, since the first Hamarøy Church was built there. The first element is the genitive case of the word hǫm which means " thigh / leg (of an animal )". The last element
155-453: A positive Gowers' sign on physical examination. Thigh injury resulting from sports , whether acute or from overuse , can mean significant incapacity to perform. Soft tissue injury can encompass sprains , strains , bruising and tendinitis . Runner's knee ( patellofemoral pain ) is a direct consequence of the kneecap rubbing against the end of the thigh bone ( femur ). Tight hamstrings and weak thigh muscles, required to stabilize
186-472: A varied landscape, first between the mountains of Steigen and the Hamarøya peninsula, and then the crossing of the open ocean of the Vestfjorden , that on a clear day provides the view over the entire Lofoten mountain range. To call at the tiny island of Skrova , the ferry goes between islets and rocks. Hamar%C3%B8y Municipality The 2,020-square-kilometre (780 sq mi) municipality
217-427: Is øy which means " island ". This was likely because the island (or a part of it) was shaped in the form of an animal's leg. Historically, the name of the municipality was spelled Hammerø . On 6 January 1908, a royal resolution changed the spelling of the name of the municipality to Hamarøy . On 21 January 2011, the national government approved a resolution to add a co-equal, official Sami language name for
248-408: Is " Azure , a lynx statant guardant argent " ( Norwegian : I blått en stående sølv gaupe ). This means the arms have a blue field (background) and the charge is a lynx . The lynx has a tincture of argent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used. Lynx are common in the area it was chosen for the arms as a symbol for the rich wildlife in
279-438: Is autumn and early winter, while April - June is the driest, indicating an oceanic climate. The record high is 33.7 °C (92.7 °F) recorded 18 July 2018 at Drag. Hamarøy Municipality is responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services , senior citizen services, welfare and other social services , zoning , economic development , and municipal roads and utilities. The municipality
310-414: Is called the femur . This bone is very thick and strong (due to the high proportion of bone tissue ), and forms a ball and socket joint at the hip , and a modified hinge joint at the knee. The femur is the only bone in the thigh and serves as an attachment site for all muscles in the thigh. The head of the femur articulates with the acetabulum in the pelvic bone forming the hip joint , while
341-573: Is governed by a municipal council of directly elected representatives. The mayor is indirectly elected by a vote of the municipal council. The municipality is under the jurisdiction of the Midtre Hålogaland District Court and the Hålogaland Court of Appeal . The municipal council ( Kommunestyre ) of Hamarøy is made up of 17 representatives that are elected to four year terms. The tables below show
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#1732780140521372-639: Is part of the Ofoten prosti ( deanery ) in the Diocese of Sør-Hålogaland . Hamarøy Municipality borders Narvik Municipality to the north, Steigen Municipality to the west, Sørfold Municipality to the south, the Vestfjorden to the northwest, and the country of Sweden to the southeast. The large island of Finnøya is located between the Sagfjorden and the Kaldvågfjorden. The highest point in
403-529: Is the 36th largest by area out of the 357 municipalities in Norway. Hamarøy is the 243rd most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 2,729. The municipality's population density is 1.4 inhabitants per square kilometre (3.6/sq mi) and its population has increased by about 50% over the previous 10-year period (due to the enlargement of the municipality when part of Tysfjord Municipaltiy became part of Hamarøy in 2020). The municipality of Hamarøy
434-423: Is the Økssundet, a sound connecting the Sagfjorden and Vestfjorden . The landscape in the immediate vicinity of the village is dominated by hills, while further north a row of mountains rises up to 950 metres (3,120 ft) above sea level. The 0.27-square-kilometre (67-acre) village had a population (2000) of 201 and a population density of 744 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,930/sq mi). Since 2000,
465-457: The Lofoten islands runs through Hamarøy and its administrative centre, Oppeid . The ferry ride to Skrova and Svolvær is approximately 2 hours and departs from Skutvika (approximately 15 minutes from Oppeid) at regular intervals. In 2008, the ferry schedule was considerably reduced due to the new Lofoten Mainland Connection road. The European route E6 highway runs north and south through
496-453: The cisterna chyli . The deep venous system of the thigh consists of the femoral vein , common femoral vein , deep femoral vein , the proximal part of the popliteal vein , and various smaller vessels; these are the site of proximal deep vein thrombosis . The perforating veins connect the deep and the superficial system, which consists of the small and great saphenous veins (the site of varicose veins ). Thigh weakness can result in
527-418: The distal part of the femur articulates with the tibia and patella forming the knee . By most measures, the femur is the strongest bone in the body. The femur is also the longest bone in the body. The femur is categorised as a long bone and comprises a diaphysis , the shaft (or body) and two epiphyses , the lower extremity and the upper extremity of femur , that articulate with adjacent bones in
558-425: The current and historical composition of the council by political party . The mayor ( Norwegian : ordfører ) of Hamarøy was the political leader of the municipality and the chairperson of the municipal council. Here is a list of people who held this position (incomplete list): While Hamarøy has a low population density , it sees some traffic during the summer months as the main road connection to Svolvær and
589-423: The forests of the municipality. The arms were designed by Asbjørn Mathiassen. The current coat of arms was adopted in 2019 for use starting on 1 January 2020 after a municipal merger. The blazon is " Azure , a rock carving of two swans argent " . This means the arms have a blue field (background) and the charge is a depiction of a 9,000-year-old rock carving of the outlines of two swans . The swans have
620-403: The hip and knee. In cross-section, the thigh is divided up into three separate compartments, divided by fascia , each containing muscles. These compartments use the femur as an axis and are separated by tough connective tissue membranes (or septa ). Each of these compartments has its own blood and nerve supply, and contains a different group of muscles . Anterior compartment muscles of
651-443: The knee, increase the risk of developing of runner's knee. Western societies generally tolerate clothing that displays thighs, such as short shorts and miniskirts . Beachwear and many athleisure styles often display thighs as well. Professional dress codes may require covering up bare thighs. Many Islamic countries disapprove of or prohibit the display of thighs, especially by women. Strategic covering or display of thighs
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#1732780140521682-407: The major muscles of the thigh are the largest muscles of the body, resistance exercises (strength training) of them stimulate blood flow more than any other localized activity. The arterial supply is by the femoral artery and the obturator artery . The lymphatic drainage closely follows the arterial supply and drains to the lumbar lymphatic trunks on the corresponding side, which in turn drains to
713-622: The municipality is the 1,517.49-metre (4,978.6 ft) tall mountain Bjørntoppen. Lakes in the municipality include Fjerdvatnet , Forsanvatnet , Forsvatnet , Kaldvågvatnet , Kilvatnet , Livsejávrre , Makkvatnet , Reinoksvatnet , Rekvatnet , Rotvatnet , Sandnesvatnet , Skilvatnet , Šluŋkkajávri , and Strindvatnet . Hamarøy is dominated by small fjords , pine , birch , and aspen woodland and forest, and coastal mountains . There are several nature reserves , such as Trollpollen nature reserve dominated by pine and birch located
744-521: The municipality on its way to Narvik . Bus service by Stoklands Bilruter is available between certain villages in Hamarøy. The municipal administration and other public services are located in Oppeid . There is a hotel in the municipality, as well as the scenic Tranøy Lighthouse which can be rented. Skutvik is a small residential and marina area concentrated around the ferry dock. In the high season
775-460: The municipality: Hábmer . The spelling of the Sami language name changes depending on how it is used. It is called Hábmer when it is spelled alone, but it is Hábmera suohkan when using the Sami language equivalent to "Hamarøy Municipality". The original coat of arms was granted on 19 February 1982 and in use until 1 January 2020 when the new arms were put into use. The official blazon
806-526: The number of cars and motor homes in line for the ferry can be significant. There are a few sights to see in Skutvik, as well as a small bar/cafe and a Statoil gas station. The writer Knut Hamsun , winner of the 1920 Nobel Prize in Literature , grew up in Hamarøy. The Knut Hamsun Centre , a museum and educational center dedicated to Knut Hamsun's life and work, finished building in 2009 and opened for
837-465: The population and area data for this village area has not been separately tracked by Statistics Norway . In 2007, there were 212 residents in the village. Skutvik has a grocery shop, cafeteria with accommodation, electronics business, school and kindergarten among other things. The main employer is Mainstream Norway with its salmon-processing plant. The name Skutvik(a) literally means "(the) ship cove" . The two-hour ferry ride from Skutvik goes through
868-454: The public in June 2010. Knut Hamsun's childhood home is also open for visitors in summer. The Hamsun literature festival was founded in 1982 and takes place in Hamarøy during the first week of August every second year. Thigh In anatomy , the thigh is the area between the hip ( pelvis ) and the knee . Anatomically, it is part of the lower limb . The single bone in the thigh
899-459: The thigh include sartorius , and the four muscles that comprise the quadriceps muscles – rectus femoris , vastus medialis , vastus intermedius and vastus lateralis . Posterior compartment muscles of the thigh are the hamstring muscles , which include semimembranosus , semitendinosus , and biceps femoris . Medial compartment muscles are pectineus , adductor magnus , adductor longus and adductor brevis , and also gracilis . Because
930-610: Was established on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law). During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee . On 1 January 1964, the part of Hamarøy located on the south side of the Sagfjorden and west of the Veggfjellan mountain (population: 77) was transferred to neighboring Steigen Municipality . On the same date, the Tysnes and Molvik farms (population: 33)
961-568: Was transferred from Hamarøy to the neighboring Tysfjord Municipality . On 1 January 2020, the western part of Tysfjord Municipality was merged into Hamarøy Municipality. This occurred because in 2017, it was decided by the Parliament of Norway that the neighboring Tysfjord Municipality would be divided along the Tysfjorden with the eastern half being merged with the neighboring Narvik Municipality and Ballangen Municipality to form