DISORDERS OF SKELETON Flashcards
deformities of skeletons are due to?
maybe genetic, hormonal or due to effects of nutrient deficiency.
what are discs?
shock absorbing pads b/w bones of spine.
discs of spine s are often referred to as?
intervertebral discs
do the discs actually slip
they may rupture or split
what happens when a disc is ruptured?
cause the disc cartilage or nearby tissues to fail, allowing the inner gel portion of escape into the surrounding.
what is called as herniated disc?
when the jelly like substance (after the disc is ruptured) can place pressure on the spinal cord or cause symptom of pain around the area of damaged disc or anywhere around the area which is controlled by that nerver.
most frequented area where a disc is ruptured?
lower back
can any other disc can rupture other than the lower back discs?
yes, other discs may rupture too, for example the neck diiscs.
factors that lead to slipping of discs?
aging with associated degeneration and loss of the elasticity of discs and supporting structures; injury from improper lifting, excessive strain forces associated with physical activities.
another name of spondylosis?
spinal osteoarthiritis
what is spondylosis?
loss of normal spinal structure and function.
causes of spondylosis?
aging is primary cause.
what are the location of degenerative cells in spondylosis
cervicle, thracic and lumber vertebrae.
what is sciatica?
refers to pain, weekness, numbness or tingling in the leg.
cause of sciatica?
it is due to pressure or injury of sciatic nerve.
