Ch 5,6,18 Review Flashcards
The functions of the muscles of the body are
To provide structure and movement and to produce heat
The majority of movements of joints are
Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation
Most common signs and symptoms of the bone and joint disease are
Pain, swelling, decreased mobility and deformity
Spinal deformities are diagnosed by
Thorough physical exam and xrays of the spine
Treatment for this disease includes eliminating or treating causative factors, bracing and spinal surgery
Spinal deformities
Is a humped curvature of the thoracic spine, commonly called
Humpback or hunchback
An ax aggregated anterior or inward curve of the lumbar spine
Lordosis
A lateral curvature of the spine
Scoliosis
What can be confirmed by clinical exam, xrays, Ct scans and bone densitometry
Diagnosis