Bones, Cartilage and Joints

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Structure and Function of Bones
What mind of tissue is bone compr...,
From which germ layer is bine der...,
What are the three names of the o...
56  cards
Fracture Healing
What is the implication of physea...,
What is indirect fracture healing,
Describe the first stage of indir...
11  cards
Types of Bone
What are the four main types of bone,
Where do irregular bones exist,
What is the name of the shaft of ...
16  cards
Joints
What is a joint,
Where do articular arteries which...,
Most articular nerves are branche...
37  cards
Cartilage
What is cartilage,
What is the function of cartilage,
Cartilage is nourished by diffusi...
23  cards
Osteoarthritis
What is osteoarthritis,
Where in the body does osteoarthr...,
What are the characteristics of a...
13  cards
Phosphate And Calcium Homeostasis
Why is it important the calcium c...,
What are the main organs responsi...,
Where does the body s supply of c...
26  cards
Fracture
What is the definition of a fracture,
Describe the first stage of bone ...,
Describe the second step of bone ...
15  cards
The Bone Remodelling Cycle
What are the four stages of the b...,
Describe the resorption stage of ...,
Following resorption what happens...
11  cards
Osteoporosis
What is osteoporosis,
What group of people is mostly af...,
What is the pathophysiology of os...
14  cards
Bone Mineralisation And Age
When does peak bone mineralisatio...,
At what age does bone mass decrease,
At what age do women tend to habe...
4  cards
Vitamin D
Below what level of vitamin d is ...,
What condition results from vitam...,
What changes occur to the growth ...
22  cards
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
What is osteogenesis imperfecta,
In classical ad osteogenesis impe...,
What are the four types of ad ost...
7  cards
Bone Growth
Describe the formation of the car...,
Describe the formation of the pri...,
Describe the development of the s...
9  cards
Achondroplasoa
Achindroplasia is the result of a...,
Most cases of achondroplasia are ...,
In achondroplasia there is a muta...
5  cards
Elderly Falls And Fractures
What are the risk fractures for a...,
What factors can increase the ris...
2  cards
Metabolic Disorders Of Bone
What is the annual rate of turnov...,
What type of bone is mainly lost ...,
What is the rate of bone loss in ...
12  cards
Musculoskeletal Ageing
What are the primary functions of...,
What are the common affects of ag...,
What is sarcopenia
10  cards

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