Bone densitometry questions
2025-2026(updated & already
graded A+)
Early densitometry exams imaged what body part - answer
Mandible
The qualitative morphometric technique uses images of
what body part to examine sure Bechtler pattern - answer
Spine
radiogrammetry compares cortical thickness to... - answer
Total bone width to determine bone loss
Cortical or compact bone comprises what percentage -
answer 80
Trabecular or cancellous bone comprises what percentage
- answer 20
Cortical bone is measured in what portions of the body -
answer Forearm and hip
Trabecular or cancellous bone is measured at what parts
of the body - answer Spine
Greater trochanter
Radius
, Balance between bone growth and breakdown - answer
Remodeling
Skeletal disease marked by low bone mass and
deterioration of bone tissue - answer Osteoporosis
Primary or secondary:
bone loss within bone from imbalance of remodeling cycle
- answer Primary
Primary or secondary:
Osteoporosis resulting from medical condition or
medication - answer Secondary
Conditions which may cause secondary osteoporosis -
answer Osteomalacia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Multiple myeloma
metastic disease
Type one primary osteoporosis is caused by - answer post
menopause
Decreased estrogen levels
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