Bone Development Flashcards
1
Q
What is Osteoporosis?
A
A medical condition (age-related) where bones become brittle and fragile from the loss of tissue.
Usually from hormonal changes or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D.
2
Q
What are Osteoclasts VS Osteoblasts?
A
Osteoclasts - clearing bone
Osteoblasts - building bone - cells deposit calcium to help form bone
3
Q
What are Osteocytes?
A
Mature osteoblasts that have ended their bone-forming role
4
Q
What is Hyperlordosis?
A
Curved/hollow back - abdominals are lengthened and erector spinae is shortened
5
Q
What is hyperkyphosis?
A
Hunched back
Pecs and upper trapezius shortened and rhomboids and lower trapezius are lengthened
6
Q
What is scoliosis?
A
Sideways or lateral curving of spine
