Patho Musculoskeletal Diseases

What cushions the joint?

Cartilage

What is used to diagnosed muscular diseases?

Electromyogram

What is osteomalacia?

The softening of the bone

What do you need to mineralize bone?

Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D

What is muscular atrophy?

Weakness that persists for an extended period

What is the primary scan for skeletal and joint diseases/disorders?

X-Ray

What is Osteomalacia in children often called?

Rickets

What is the name of the degenerative joint disease that affects those over 60?

Osteoarthritis

Avoiding extreme fatigue and warming up before exercise will help you prevent what?

Strains

Developing and maintaining a regular walking and exercise program best prevents what condition?

Low back pain

What is the common incomplete fracture in children also known as?

Greenstick Fracture

What is an example of a flat bone?

Sternum

A popping sound occurs when there is a…

Ligament tear

What are common symptoms of bone + joint diseases?

Pain, swelling, decreased mobility, and deformity

What is Kyphosis?

A hump curvature of the thoracic spine, known as humpback

What is Lordosis?

An anterior or inward curve of the lumbar spine

What is Scoliosis?

A lateral curvature of the spine

What is another name for your spine?

Your back

Gout commonly affects what bones?

Metatarsal phalangeal

Rob steps on a rusty nail. The nail stabs the foot through his boot. What does treatment does he need?

A tetanus shot

What is a strain?

Common overstretching injury of the muscle