Osteoporosis Flashcards
what 3 things is bone composed of?
Collagen fibers, calcium, phosphate
two main types of bones ?
trabecular (spongy) Cortical (compact)
Cortical bones is found where
shaft
trabecular
ends - heads
Trabecular bones have higher turn over then cortical bones? T or F
True
Remodeling to
maintain strength and integrity skeleton by replacing damaged bone with new bone
Calicium helps bones but what else does it regulate through the body
heart rate
muscle contraction
blood pressure
Osteoporosis is a blank disorder
metabolic bone disorder
Process of Osteoporosis happens when
rate of bone resorption accelerates while the rate of bone formation slows
which two minerals do bones lose when affected by Osteoporosis
calcium and phosphate
Which bone is most likely to fracture
trabecular
This is more common in men? T Or F
F-Women
Risk Factors
hormonal status, genetics, tobacoo, alcohol, depression, diet, nutrition, poor oral health, inactive, medicaion
Structures in the body most commonly affected
hip, ribs, radius, femur
Signs
lose of heigth, bones loss in the mandible, back pain, postural changes, muscle spasms, lower back pain
