Skeletal - Diseases associated with bone Flashcards
1
Q
What are 2 factors leading to abnormal or altered bone?
A
- Bone shape can be altered by genetics, disease or trauma
- Bone shape can be deliberately altered to conform with social or religious beliefs
2
Q
What bones surgical head fractures easily?
A
radius
3
Q
What is the most prominent vertebral bone?
A
C7
4
Q
What is a disease associated with synovial hinge joints of the knee?
A
osteo-arthritis
5
Q
What causes osteoarthritis?
A
kneeling for long periods
genetic
manual labour - carrying heavy loads
6
Q
What is the best way to help osteo-arthritis?
A
replace
7
Q
How can you prevent osteo-arthritis?
A
use the joint
8
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