Chapter 7: Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System: Etiology Flashcards
What is the etiology of Fibromyalgia
unknown; elevated levels of nerve growth factor and substance P
What is the etiology of Lordosis
excessive abdominal weight and mass
What is the etiology of Kyphosis
no specific cause and is believed to be developmental
What is the etiology of Scoliosis
Idiopathic; or genetic; deformities of vertebrae
What is the etiology of Osteoarthritis
unknown; generally with aging
What is the etiology of Lyme Disease
spirochete bacterium, transmitted to humans by a bite from a small tick
What is the etiology of Bursitis
continual or excessive friction between the bursae and the surrounding musculoskeletal tissues
What is the etiology of Osteomyelitis
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria; Streptococcus;
What is the etiology of Gout
inherited abnormality of metabolism; build up of uric acid in the tissues of body
What is the etiology of Paget’s Disease (Osteitis Deformans)
unknown cause; no idea what might cause it
What is the etiology of Marfan’s Syndrome
autosomal dominant; chromosome 15 disorder; affects protein, fibrillin important in connective tissue
What is the etiology of Bone Tumors
most common in adolescents; males more often; pelvis, ribs, hip, femur most affected
What is the etiology of Muscle Tumors
mostly benign; leiomyomas and rhabdomyomas;
What is the etiology of Osteoporosis
metabolic bone disease; imbalance between breakdown of old bone tissue and the manufacture of new bone
What is the etiology of Osteomalacia and Rickets
metabolic bone disorder resulting from a deficiency or ineffective use of vitamin D
