Osteoporosis Flashcards

Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology.

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What is osteoporosis?

A
Osteo = bones
Porosis = pores

A higher break down of bone compared to the formation of new bone resulting in porous bones.

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Trabeculae

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Framework of beams that give support to a spongey bone.

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