Skeletal System Part 2 Flashcards

1
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Concentric bony lamellae laid down by successive layers of

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osteoblasts

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2
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Osteoblasts become trapped in lacunaein osteoid matrix & mature into

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osteocytes

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3
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Osteocytes connected by minute canals (canaliculi) containing — —

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cytoplasmic extensions

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4
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canaliculi communicate with each other via

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gap junctions

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5
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Within center of each osteon is

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Haversian canal (canal of Havers)

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6
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Haversian canal contains (2)

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blood vessels & Nn

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7
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Longitudinal Haversian canals are connected by

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transverse Volkmann’s canals

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8
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Exchange of waste & nutrients occurs via

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Haversian vessels

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9
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Haversian systems oriented parallel to

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long axis of bone

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10
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Inactive Haversian systems known as

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interstitial systems

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11
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Spongy & woven bone lack

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Haversian system

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12
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Haversian system is present only in

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compact lamellar bone

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13
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Outer periphery of cortical bone arranged in

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circumferential lamellae

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14
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Covered by dense connective tissue called

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periosteum

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15
Q

bone growth is controlled by (3)

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growth hormone, thyroid hormone, & sex hormones

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16
Q

Endochondral ossification

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replacement of cartilage precursor by bone

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17
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Resulting woven bone is extensively remodeled by (2)

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resorption & appostional growth

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18
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resorption & appostional growth result in =

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lamellar bone (e.g., long bones, vertebrae, pelvis, & base of skull)

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19
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Intramembranous ossification

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direct replacement of mesenchyme by bone

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20
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in intramembranous ossification there is no — precursor

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no cartilage precursor

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21
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Mesenchymal cells differentiate into —, produce —, later mineralizes into —

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osteoblasts
osteoid
bone (e.g., vault of skull)

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22
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Precursor of long bone formed of

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hyaline cartilage

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23
Q

1’ center of ossification occurs in

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mid-diaphysis

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24
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Osteoprogenitor cells and osteoblasts secrete osteoid, which mineralizes, forming

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periosteal cuff

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25
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Calcification of cartilage matrix inhibits diffusion of nutrients resulting in (2)

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death of chondrocytes & spread of osteoblasts

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26
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Osteoprogenitor cells from periosteum migrate into —, along with — — —

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medulla

growing blood vessels

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27
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Two 2’ centers of ossification occur in

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epiphyses

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28
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mineralization spreads across

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cartilage matrix

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29
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Epiphyseal plate in region of metaphysis remains “—” (i.e., unmineralized)

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open

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30
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Allows continuous

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longitudinal growth

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31
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At maturity, hormonal changes decreases — — & cartilage plate is replaced by —

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cartilage proliferation

bone

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32
Q

what does the epiphyseal growth plate consist of

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several distinct zones in transition from cartilage to bone

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33
Q

Zone of Reserve Cartilage

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hyaline cartilage with clusters of chondrocytes

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34
Q

proliferation in zone of reserve cartilage

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no cell proliferation

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35
Q

Zone of Proliferation

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successive mitotic division of chondrocytes, which results in columns of chondrocytes

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36
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Zone of Maturation

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division ceases

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37
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in the zone of maturation, chondrocytes…

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increase in size

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38
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Zone of Hypertrophy (& Calcification) (3)

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chondrocytes greatly enlarge, contain large amounts of glycogen, become vacuolated & calcify

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39
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Zone of (Cartilage) Degeneration

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capillaries of marrow cavity grow from diaphysis into growth plate

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40
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in the zone of degeneration, chondrocytes degenerate; lacunae invaded by

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osteogenic cells

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41
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Zone of Ossification

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blood vessels from marrow cavity grow into cartilage mass

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42
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Osteogenic cells differentiate into osteoblasts, congregate on spicules of calcified cartilage matrix to form bony

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trabeculae

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43
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Mesenchymal cells differentiate directly into

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osteoblasts

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44
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mesenchymal cells begin synthesizing osteoid at multiple sites, (multiple centers of ossification) within

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membrane—no cartilage precursor

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45
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Mineralization follows with subsequent fusion of adjacent

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centers of ossification

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46
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Osteoblasts trapped within lacunae of osteoid, become

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osteocytes

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47
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Osteoprogenitor cells at periphery continue to divide, provide

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replacements

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48
Q

Bone produced is woven bone—later remodeled by osteoclasts & osteoblasts to form

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compact bone

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49
Q

Simple or closed fracture

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no break in skin

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50
Q

Compound or open fracture

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damage to skin exposing bone

51
Q

Comminuted fracture

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bone broken in several pieces

52
Q

Blood fills fracture site, resulting in

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hematoma

53
Q

immediately after fracture, inflammatory response develops—(4)

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pain, swelling, redness, & heat

54
Q

In acute phase (first few days) — first to arrive, infiltrate hematoma, then —, (both phagocytic) to clean up site of injury

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neutrophils

macrophages

55
Q

After ~1 wk, (2) proliferate & grow into site

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fibroblasts & capillaries

56
Q

bone repair forms

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granulation tissue (vascular collagenous tissue)

57
Q

granulation tissue becomes progressively more fibrous in chronic phase, forms

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fibrous granulation tissue

58
Q

Mesenchymal cells differentiate into chondroblasts, secrete

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matrix

59
Q

matrix secretion results in progressive replacement of granulation tissue by

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hyaline cartilage

60
Q

progressive replacement of granulation tissue by hyaline cartilage

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provisional callous

61
Q

Next, osteoprogenitor cells & osteoblasts from endosteum & periosteum at edge of wound grow —

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inward

62
Q

produce meshwork of woven bone within provisional callous, deposit calcium salts in

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collagen matrix

63
Q

Transforms into

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bony callous

64
Q

bony callous helps (2) fracture together

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stabilize & bind fracture together

65
Q

Important to realign & stabilize, or “set” fracture — this happens

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before

66
Q

When fracture site completely bridged by woven bone

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bony union

67
Q

Bony callous progressively remodelled

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mature lamellar bone

68
Q

Process takes ~ 6-12 wks, depending on (2)

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severity & location

69
Q

Synovial—characterized by

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extensive movement

70
Q

synovial joint is also known as

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diarthroses

71
Q

synovial joint/diarthroses are surrounded by

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connective tissue capsule

72
Q

connective tissue capsule

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joint capsule

73
Q

Lined by thin, discontinuous layer of cells,

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synovium

74
Q

synovium secretes

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synovial fluid

75
Q

synovial fluid bathes the

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articular surface

76
Q

No basement membrane, so not a

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true epithelium

77
Q

synovial “epithelia” is made of up to 4 cell layers of

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synovial cells of mesenchymal origin

78
Q

Two types of cells

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A & B

79
Q

Type A (2)

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synoviocytes

resemble Mφ

80
Q

Type B

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resemble fibroblasts

81
Q

Nonsynovial

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limited movement; joined by dense connective tissue, lacks articular surface

82
Q

Syndesmosis

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dense fibrous tissue between bones In skull, progressively replaced by bone to become synostosis(aka “sutures”)

83
Q

Synchondrosis

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(1’ cartilage joint) contains single layer of hyaline cartilage

84
Q

what unites first rib with sternum?

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synchondrosis

only one in human adult

85
Q

Symphysis

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(2’cartilage joint), contains two hyaline cartilage surfaces connected by fibrocartilage plate

86
Q

Intervertebral joints are a special type of

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symphysis

87
Q

Contain intervertebral discs, evolutionarily derived from — in chordates

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notochord

88
Q

Formed of concentric layers of

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fibrocartilage

89
Q

Forms annulus fibrosus around central core of viscous ground substance,

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nucleus pulposus

90
Q

Damage to annulus fibrosus causes nucleus pulposus to

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herniate

91
Q

Damage to annulus fibrosus causes nucleus pulposus to herniate, resulting in a

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herniated disc

92
Q

inflammationof joints

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arthritis

93
Q

Osteoarthritis (2)

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progressive degeneration & loss of articular cartilage

94
Q

Leads to eburnation, pitting, erosion resulting in (3)

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pain, swelling, thickening of joint capsule

95
Q

Osteophytes

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production of irregular new bone at edges of articular surfaces; aka “bone spurs”

96
Q

Limits range of

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motion

97
Q

Progressive build-up of osteophytes, osteoarthritis or trauma can lead to

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ankylosis

98
Q

ankylosis

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bony fusion of joint with loss of mobility

99
Q

Rheumatoid arthritis

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local, autoimmune rxn in joints => body produces Ab’s that attack joints => pain, damage to articular cartilage; thickening, inflammation of synovial membrane

100
Q

pannus

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replacement of articular cartilage with fibrovascular tissue

101
Q

Gout

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deposit of urates & uric acid crystals in joints (especially fingers & toes)

102
Q

gout is extremely painful, associated with consumption of large quantities of (2)

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red wine, meat

103
Q

gout is also caused by certain vegetables—(4)

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asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel’s sprouts

104
Q

All represent new plant growth, high in (2)

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protein & [N]

105
Q

Some diuretics used to treat hypertension can also cause

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gout

106
Q

Rickets

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bone matrix doesn’t calcify normally in children during growth

107
Q

rickets results in

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soft, deformed bones

108
Q

rickets can be

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permanent

109
Q

rickets are due to insufficient dietary (2)

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Ca or Vit D

110
Q

In adults, insufficient Ca & Vit D can lead to

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osteomalacia

111
Q

osteomalacia

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failure of mineralization, softening of bone

112
Q

Osteoporosis

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loss of bone mass

113
Q

Resorption by osteoclasts exceeds deposition by

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osteoblasts

114
Q

Common problem in post-menopausal women, possibly due to

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decreased estrogen levels

115
Q

Tx with oral Ca supplementation & Vit D for increased

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Ca absorption

chondroitin, glucosamine, gelatin also helpful

116
Q

Newer osteoporosis meds, e.g., Fosamax, bind phosphates in GI tract, minimize

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absorption

117
Q

Possible side effects include

A

mandibular necrosis

118
Q

— necessary for synthesis of collagen

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Vit C

119
Q

Vit C deficiency results in

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scurvy

120
Q

scurvy

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bone matrix not calcified

121
Q

Can also lead to weakening of collagen in

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ligaments

122
Q

especially periodontal ligament, resulting in

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loose teeth

123
Q

Breakdown of scars/ old wounds, which (2)

A

break open & bleed

124
Q

Tx with fruits & vegetables high in

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Vit C

e.g., citrus fruits—oranges, lemons, limes; also guavas