Health Issues Of Musculoskeleal Flashcards

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Rickets

A

Caused

Children lack vit d or calcium or phosphorus
Bones soft weak
Legs bend due to weight of body
Vit sunlight milk

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Osteoporosis

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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

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Arthritis

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Most common older
Cartilage covering bones wears away
Joints swell stiff movement painful

The bones then rub and grind against
each other→osteoarthritis

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