Common Disorders

Question 1

inflammation of the joints caused when a joint is damaged. edge of bones rub against each other and become irritated

Answer 1

arthritis

Question 2

inflammation of the joint
cause unknown
changes in structure due to inflammatory process

Answer 2

degenerative joint diseases- osteoarthritis

Question 3

simple-broken bone; skin remains intact
compound- broken bone; penetrates skin
comminuted- broken bone; many pieces
greenstick- bent bone; incomplete fracture; common in children

Answer 3

fracture

Question 4

outward curvature of THORACIC vertebrae

hunchback

Answer 4

kyhosis

Question 5

inward curvature of LUMBAR spine

swayback

Answer 5

lordosis

Question 6

degenerative arthritis
abnormal wearing of cartilage;
decrease of synovial fluid (lubricator)

Answer 6

osteoarthritis

Question 7

bones do not calcify sufficiently; remain soft
caused by infectious bacteria
induced by trauma, surgery, compound fractures(1)

Answer 7

osteomalacia

Question 8

porous bone; breaks easily

Answer 8

osteoporosis

Question 9

bones do not calcify; remain soft
lack of vitamin d
common in children

Answer 9

rickets

Question 10

autoimmune disease; causes chronic inflammation of arthritis

Answer 10

rheumatoid arthritis

Question 11

lateral curvature of spine

Answer 11

scoliosis