ch 8 joint disorders

Question 1

inflammation of the joint, leading to pain and stiffness of the joint; over 100 causes, including infectious agents, metabolic disorders, trauma, and immune disorders

Answer 1

arthirtis

Question 2

most common type of arthritis; affectc 85% of americans over age 70; characterized by gradual degeneration of the joint with advancing age; can be delayed with exeise

Answer 2

degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis)

Question 3

Rheumatoid arthris

Answer 3

general connective tissue autoimmune disorder that predominantly affects joints

Question 4

group of metabolic disorders that lead to increases production and accumilation of uric acid crytals in tissues, including joint capsules ‘ can lead to arthritis

Answer 4

gout

Question 5

caused by bacterial infection that affects multiple organs, including joints,; can lead to chronic arthritis

Answer 5

lyme disease

Question 6

inflammation of the bursa, often due to forceful contact or prolonged contact, such as students elbow from leaning on a desk

Answer 6

bursitis

Question 7

most are deformations of the first metataral; bursitis may accompany this deformity; irritated by tight shoes

Answer 7

bunion

Question 8

inflammation of tendon sheaths. often from overuse, such as tennis elbow

Answer 8

tendonitis

Question 9

movement of bones out of their correct alignment at a joint; partial dislocation is subluxation

Answer 9

dilocation

Question 10

stretching or tearing of the ligaments

Answer 10

sprain