Bone Phys Flashcards

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An osteon is asst. with what type of bone?

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Compact/cortical bone

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Trabeculae are asst. with what type of bone?

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Spongey/cancellous bone

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3
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What is the composition of bone?

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  1. Mineral matrix of calcium and phosphate salts
  2. Collagen fibers and water
  3. Organic matter
  4. Inorganic matter
  5. Bony matrix
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4
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What is the organic matter of the bone?

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Bone cells, collagen fibers, blood vessels and nerves

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5
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What is the inorganic matter of the bone?

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Ca++ and PO4 salts –> Hydroxyapatite crystals

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6
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What is the bony matrix of the bone?

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Dense cortical tissue w/ inner elastic trabecular tissue w/in marrow spaces

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7
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What is an osteoprogenitor cell?

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Osteoprogenitor cells (type of stem cell)
periosteum, endosteum and epiphyseal plates osteoblasts
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8
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What is an osteocyte?

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mature bone cells maintaining bony matrix

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9
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What is an osteoblast?

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bone-building cells

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10
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What is an osteoclast

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bone-destroying cells (phagocytic lineage)

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11
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What are the functions of the bones?

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  1. Provide rigidity, hardness, strength & support for body
  2. Protects vital internal organs
  3. Stores lead and other heavy metals*
    A. Released later for excretion
  4. Stores minerals calcium & phosphorus
    Role in calcium balance
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12
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Define tensile strength

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Tensile strength (collagen fibers)
strength to endure stretching forces
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13
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Define Compressional strength

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Compressional strength (calcium salts)
strength to endure squeezing forces
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14
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Define Bone remodeling

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  1. Lifelong process
    A. Bone resorption and new bone formation (ossification)
    B. Micro-damage to bones during nl activity
  2. Following fractures
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15
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What are bone turnover markers?

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  1. serum and urine
    A. Nl process of bone resorption results in release of bone mineral and osteoid (unmineralized bone, which is composed of collagen
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16
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Why is bone remodeling a dynamic process?

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Bone resorption (osteoclasts) and bone formation (osteoblasts)

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17
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What is hyaline cartilage?

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  1. Most abundant, 80% is H2O w/in gel structure

2. Articular cartilage

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18
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What is fibrocartilage?

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Intervertebral disks, areas of tendons connected to bone, menisci

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19
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Where is a primary ossification center?

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Diaphysis

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20
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Where is a secondary ossification center?

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Epiphysis

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21
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Define diaphysis

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Central area of the bone

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22
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Define epiphysis

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Ends of the bone

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23
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What system regulates bone physiology?

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Endocrine system maintains plasma and bone calcium and phosphate balance:

24
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What hormones are involved in maintaining bones?

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)*
Calcitriol (1,25- (OH)2 vitamin D3)**: most active metabolite of VD
Calcitonin

25
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How is estrogen related to bone density?

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Estrogen supports normal bone metabolism by stimulating osteoblastic activity and limiting osteoclastic activity

26
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What is PTH secretion regulated by?

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PTH secretion follows negative feedback regulation

 Ca++ stimulates PTH release

27
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Where is 99% of the body’s calcium located?

A

Bones

28
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How does the parathyroid gland maintain bone density?

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  1. When serum Ca++ , PTH is secreted by chief cells of gland
    A. inc Bone Resorption
    stimulates osteoclast activity to release stored Ca++ ions and PO4
    B. Inc Intestinal absorption of Ca++ by enhancing the action of calcitriol
    C. inc Ca++ reabsorption and dec PO4 reabsorption @ kidneys
29
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How does the thyroid gland maintain bone density?

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  1. When serum Ca++ inc, calcitonin is released from parafollicular (or C) cells of gland
  2. dec Bone Resorption (inhibits osteoclast activity)
  3. No effect on intestines
  4. inc excretion of Ca++
30
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Describe VD3

A

Cholecalciferol

31
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Describe VD2

A

Ergocalciferol

32
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True/faslse: vitamin D is not a vitamin

A

True: steroid hormone

33
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How much of calcium is active/free?

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½ of circulating calcium is bound to albumin

Free, ionized calcium is physiologically active

34
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What are the sources of vitamin D?

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  1. Skin production (d3) from UVB/A rays (90%)

2. jejunal absorption (D2 and D3) 10%

35
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What is the role of calcitonin?

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  1. Calcitonin inhibits D3 production by the kidney

2. Inhibit bone resorption

36
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How is inactive D3 metabolized to active D3?

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Inactive form D3 –> liver 25 (OH)D3 –> Kidneys –>1,25(OH)2D3

37
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What is the active form of Vitamin D3?

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1,25(OH)2D3 = calcitriol

38
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What are the sxs of hypocalcemia?

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1. Paresthesias
A. Perioral, hands, feet
2. muscle cramps or spasms
3. bradycardia
4. lightheadedness
39
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What is Chvostek’s sign?

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Tap over the facial nerve

Positive: twitch

40
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What is Trousseau’s sign?

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Carpal pedal spasm when BP cuff is on and inflated above systolic bp

41
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What are the sxs of hypercalcemia?

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  1. Kidney stones
  2. Bone pain, osteoporosis
  3. GI upset
    A. N/V
    B. PUD
  4. “thrones”- polyuria and constipation
  5. CNS effects
    A. Lethargy, fatigue, depression, psychosis, delirium, coma
42
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What is the Mnemonic: for hypercalcemia?

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“Stones, bones, abdominal groans, thrones and psychiatric moans”

43
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What is the cause of hypercalcemia?

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Cause of hypercalcemia is primary hyperparathyroidism caused by parathyroid adenoma

44
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Define osteopenia/osteoporosis

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  1. Low bone mass/ Very low bone mass
  2. Osteoclast activity > osteoblast activity
    A. Weak bones
    B> inc risk of fractures
45
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When is peak bone mass?

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Peak bone mass 25-29 yo, plateaus, then decreases perimenopausally (in men, age 60?)

46
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What can osteopenia/osteoporosis be caused by?

A

hyperparathyroidism

47
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Define osteomalacia

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  1. “Softening of bones”

2. Weak and flexible bones d/t defective mineralization of bones

48
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What are the 2 main causes of osteomalacia?

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  1. Insufficient Ca++ absorption from intestines d/t lack of dietary Ca++ or a deficiency of or resistance to vitamin D
  2. PO4 deficiency caused by inc renal losses or dec intestinal absorption
  3. Can result from kidney failure or hyperparathyroidism also
49
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What is metabolic rickets?

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Metabolic bone disorder d/t defective mineralization of growing bones in children –> permanent bone deformities

50
Q

What is nutritional rickets?

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inadequate exposure to sunlight and/or inadequate intake of vitamin D, calcium or phosphate

51
Q

What can nutritional rickets be caused by?

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  1. Underdeveloped countries
  2. Prolonged breast-feeding w/o vit D supplementation
  3. Soy or rice beverages not fortified w/ vit D
52
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What are the physical signs of rickets?

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Femurs bend laterally and affected person has bowlegged appearance (genu varum)

53
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What are the daily requirements of vitamin D?

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Vitamin D3 800-1,000 IU Daily

54
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What are the calcium carbonate/citrate daily requirements?

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A. >50 yo 1,200 mg
B. 19-50 yo 1,000 mg
C. 9-13 yo 1,300 mg
D. 4-8 yo 800 mg
E. 1-3 yo 500 mg
Where can calcium carbonate be found? Tums
55
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Why does kidney failure lead to osteomalacia?

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Inactive VD3 cannot be converted into active VD3, increased risk of fracture

56
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How much calcium can a person absorb at one time?

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500-600 mg