Musculoskeletal System Pharm Flashcards
Osteoblasts
Function in bone formation
Osteocytes
Mature bone cells that function in bone maintenance
Osteoclasts
Multinuclear cells function in destroying, resorbing, and remodeling bone
Osteogenesis
Process of bone formation
Ossification
The process of formation of the bone matrix and deposition of minerals
Regulating Factors
- Stress and weight bearing
- Vitamin D
- Parathyroid hormone and calcitonin
- Blood supply
Synarthrosis
Immovable joints
Amphiarthrosis
Allow limited movement
Diarthrosis
Freely movable
Examples of Diagnostic Tests
Radiographs
Computed tomography
MRI
Arthrography
Bone densitometry
Bone scan
Arthroscopy
Arthrocentesis
Electromyography
Biopsy
Laboratory studies
Bursitis and tendonitis
Inflammatory conditions of bursa sac or tendons
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Entrapment neuropathy of the median nerve typically caused by inflammatory disorders, repetitive hand movement, and trauma
Flatfoot
Longitudinal arch of the foot is diminished by congenital
abnormalities, trauma, or excessive pressure
Plantar fasciitis
Inflammation of the foot supporting fascia localized to the
anterior medial aspect of the heel
Treatments of Common Upper and Lower Extremity Conditions
- Treat Pain
- Therapy
- Exercise
- Adjunct therapies
- Devices
- Weight Reduction/Nutrition
- Education
- Surgery