chapter 20 (bones, joints, and soft tissue tumors) Flashcards
a developmental anomaly of bone is referred to generally as?
Dysostosis
what tissues make-up the musculoskeletal system
osseous, muscular and connective tissue
what is the most common defective ossification associated with dysostosis?
fetal cartilage
the structural development during embryologic development is known as?
Homeobox gene
what is Aplasia
absent or incomplete development (abnormal function)
aplasia, supernumerary digits and abnormal fusion of bones are all examples of ?
dysostosis
the interference with growth or homeostasis is referred to in general as?
dysplasia
dysplaisa can effect what type of tissues
bone and cartilage
what is the AKA for osteogenesis imperfectia
brittle bone disease
what is the most common inherited connective tissue disorder
osteogenesis imperfecta
what is osteogenesis imperfecta
mutations of Type -1 collagen
what will osteogenesis imperfecta cause
abnormal structure –> premature breakdown
fractures, extremity bowing, scoliosis, and ligamentous laxity are all symptoms of ?
osteogenesis imperfecta
what is the most common form or dwarfism
Achondroplasia
shortening of proximal extremities, bowing of legs, frontal bossing, mid-face hypoplasia are all symptoms of ?
Achondroplasia