Aging and the Musculoskeletal System Correct Answer bone
remodeling, osteoporosis; postural changes and decreased height
because of shortening of the vertebral column due to loss of
water content and thinning of the vertebral discs; contour
changes due to loss of fat in the body periphery; bony
prominences become more marked
ankylosing spondylitis Correct Answer a form of rheumatoid
arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between
the vertebrae; low back pain, stiffness, restricted motion,
"bamboo spine"
Appendicular skeleton Correct Answer bones of the shoulder,
pelvis, and upper and lower extremities; 126 bones
avulsion Correct Answer Complete separation of a tendon or
ligament from its bony attachment site
axial skeleton Correct Answer Portion of the skeletal system
that consists of the skull, rib cage, and vertebral column; 80
bones
, basics of bone tumors Correct Answer May originate from
bone cells, cartilage, fibrous tissue, marrow, or vascular tissue;
Osteogenic, chondrogenic, collagenic, and myelogenic;
Malignant bone tumor classification; Increased nuclear-
cytoplasmic ratio, irregular borders, excess chromatin,
prominent nucleolus, increase in the mitotic rate
bone remodeling Correct Answer ongoing replacement of old
bone tissue by new bone tissue
bone repair Correct Answer 1. hematoma formation
2. callus formation
3. callus ossification
4. bone remodeling
bowing Correct Answer longitudinal force is applied to a bone
bursitis Correct Answer inflammation of a bursa usually caused
by a blow or friction
cartilaginous joints Correct Answer allow only slight
movement and consist of bones connected entirely by cartilage
chronic fatigue syndrome Correct Answer A debilitating and
complex disorder characterized by profound fatigue that is not
improved by bed rest and may be made worse by physical or
mental activity.
comminuted fracture Correct Answer bone breaks into many
fragments
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