Clinical view Boxes of Unit 2 Flashcards
Osteitis deformans
Characterized by excessive bone resorption, excessive osteoclast activity followed by excessive bone deposition, excessive osteoblast activity.
Achondroplastic dwarfism
Characterized by an abnormal conversion of hyaline cartilage to bone. Failure of chondrocytes
Bone Scans
Tests that can detect bone pathologies sooner than X-rays, while exposing the patient to only a fraction of the radiation.
Cleft lip and Cleft palate
Incomplete fusion of the upper jaw components of the developing embryo.
Herniated Discs
Produces a “bulging” of the intervertebral discs pinching the nerves of the spinal cord
Sternal Foramen
Sometimes, mistakenly identified as a bullet wound in the sternum, has caused deaths in acupuncture.
Variations in Rib Development
Bifid ribs (Split), Extra pair, missing pair, cervical ribs (these may compress axillary artery and need to be removed)
Fracture of the Clavicle
Fractures easily because of S Shape, posterior fractures can be more serious because splinters can puncture the subclavian artery and vein.
Colles Fracture
Fracture on the wrist
Scaphoid Fracture
One of the most commonly fractured carpal bones takes a long time to heal, caused by falling on an outstretched hand. Can cause avascular necrosis of the wrist because its blood supply can get cut off
Pott Fracture
Fracture of the distal tibia and often the fibula, involving the malleoli specifically.
Pathologies of the Foot
A bunion, Pes planus, Pes cavus, Tallpes equinovarus
Limb Malformalities
Polydactyly, Ectrodactyly, Syndactyly, Amelia, Phocomelia
What does TMJ stands for what?
Temporomandibular Joint
What habit can cause TMJ disorders?
Chewing Gum