disorders of the bone Flashcards
1
Q
what is the most common serious bone disorder and is most commonly occurs in postmenopausal women
A
osteoporosis
2
Q
osteoporosis is the condition of loss of what
A
bone density
3
Q
what happens to bone structure with the disorder osteoporosis
A
disruption of bone structure due to inadequate calcium content
4
Q
people with osteoporosis are at the risk of what
A
bone fractures— most serious fractures such as pelvic or femur fractures
5
Q
what disorder is known as brittle bone disease
A
osteogenesis imperfecta
6
Q
what causes osteogenesis imperfecta
A
autosomal dominant genetic disorder caused by defects in enzymes involved in collagen production
7
Q
what is the result of osteogenesis imperfecta
A
brittle bones that fracture easily
