Exam Final Addeds Flashcards
Which of the following part of a bone contains a network of blood vessels transporting nutrients to inner structure?
peristoneum
What type of bone is a “spongy” web-like arrangement of marrow-filled spaces separated by thin processes (trabeculae)?
cancellous
What condition is characterized by a posterior defect of the lumbar spine resulting in failure of the posterior elements to fuse properly during development often allowing the spinal cord to protrude outside the body?
spina bifida
What condition characterizes a rare bone dysplasia resulting from a failure of resorption mechanism of calcified cartilage and often called “marble bone” ?
osteopetrosis
Which of the following pathologies is a congenital disorder that makes bones very susceptible to fractures as a result of severe osteoporosis?
osteogenesis imperfecta
Posterior scalloping of vertebral bodies is a common radiographic sign of which of the following conditions?
achondroplasia vertebrae
What condition is a generalized or localized deficiency of bone matrix decreasing bone mass per unit volume usually caused by an accelerated resorption of bone?
osteoporosis
The most common cause of osteomalacia is:
vitamin D deficiancy
Which of the following conditions is a result of vitamin deficiency or lack of sunlight and demonstrated in the radiographic image?
rickets
What is another name for osteitis deformans; a destruction of bone followed by a reparative process resulting in weakened, deformed and thickened bony structures?
pagets disease
The “swiss cheese” sign is a tell tale sign for which of the following conditions?
osteoporosis
Which of the following is a benign projection of bone with a cartilaginous cap that arises in childhood / teen years and most often at the knee joint?
osteochondroma
The Codman’s Triangle is a common tell-tale sign for which of the following conditions?
osteogenic sarcoma
A common tumor that arises from bone marrow in children and young adults is:
ewings sarcoma
