mobility

Question 1

what contributes to building new bone?

Answer 1

stress, weight, and movement

Question 2

what is osteoblastic activity?

Answer 2

building of new bone

Question 3

what is osteoclastic activity?

Answer 3

breaking down old bone

Question 4

increased osteoclastic activity with decreased osteoblastic activity most likely causes what?

Answer 4

decreased bone thickness and strength

Question 5

what kind of joint can move in two or more directions?

Answer 5

synovial joint

Question 6

joints that move less than two or more ways

Answer 6

synarthrotic joints

Question 7

osteoporsis or osteopenia

Answer 7

weakened or thinning bone, which can be caused by predisposition, endocrine imbalances, or electrolyte abnormalities and can lead to fractures

Question 8

risks for mobility

Answer 8

reduced oxygen, osteoporosis or osteopenia, neurological conditions, environmental factors (weather, rough terrain, etc), improper safety precautions

Question 9

mobility related injuries

Answer 9

fractures, ligament sprains, tendon strains, muscle atrophy