intro to locomotor Flashcards

1
Q

method of treatment for uneven growth

A

epiphysiodesis - curette (tube with cutting edge on end) destroys part of growth plate to slow down rate of bone growth

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2
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bowleggedness/knock knees treatment

A

8-plate slows down growth on one side of bone

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3
Q

what bone feature is a result of juvenile malnutrition/disease/trauma?

A

harris growth arrest lines - lines of increased bone density formed due to growth arrest

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4
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what is the metal frame put around bone to straighten it (over skin, not in body) and what does it do

A

ilizarov frame - limb lengthening and straightening

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5
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three types of connective tissues

A

connective tissue proper
fluid connective tissues
supporting connective tissues

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6
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types of connective tissue proper

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loose (areolar, adipose)
dense (tendons, ligaments)

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7
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types of fluid connective tissues

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blood, lymph

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8
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types of supporting connective tissues

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cartilage, bone

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9
Q

what do fibroblasts produce

A

collagen type 1

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10
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what does fibroblasts play a critical role in

A

wound healing

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11
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another name for ground substance in connective tissues

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proteoglycans

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