Health Issues Of Musculoskeleal Flashcards
1
Q
Rickets
A
Caused
Children lack vit d or calcium or phosphorus
Bones soft weak
Legs bend due to weight of body
Vit sunlight milk
2
Q
Osteoporosis
A
Older lose protein and calcium bones
Spongy fragile break each
Bones hip backbone wrist
Prevent
Eatingfoodswithlotsofcalcium o Exercising regularly
o Not smoking
o Not drinking a lot of alcohol
3
Q
Arthritis
A
Most common older
Cartilage covering bones wears away
Joints swell stiff movement painful
The bones then rub and grind against
each other→osteoarthritis