NON-NEOPLASTIC BONE PATHOLOGY

Question 1

failure of development of a bone

Answer 1

agenesis

Question 2

formation of extra bones

Answer 2

supernumerary

Question 3

fusion of adjacent digits

Answer 3

syndactylism

Question 4

development of long, spider like digits; marfans syndrome

Answer 4

archnodactylism

Question 5

failure of closure of the spinal column or cranium; meningomyelocele or meninogencephalocele

Answer 5

cranioachischisis

Question 6

for non neoplastic bon pathology what are the types of developmental abnormalities?

Answer 6

achondroplasia