Bone disorders and injuries

Question 1

Herniated Disc

Answer 1

• Nucleus pulposus is able to leak out of a hole in the annulus fibrosus

Question 2

Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis

Answer 2

• Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine
• Kyphosis is a pronounced curvature of the thoracic spine
• Lordosis is a pronounced curvature of the lumbar spine

Question 3

Spina Bifida

Answer 3

• Congenital defect of the vertebral column
• In severe cases a cyst like sac full of cerebrospinal fluid, spinal cord, and nerves can form on the back

Question 4

Cleft Palate

Answer 4

Occurs when the palatine, and sometimes the maxilla bones do not fuse properly

Question 5

Stenosis

Answer 5

Narrowing of the vertebral canal, which compresses the spinal nerves