Long bone

milk? Hopefully so because osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease, affecting over 200 million people worldwide. It involves the loss of bone mass and mineral content which causes the bones to become fragile and brittle. This leads to a higher risk of fractures, or breaks and cracks, than in normal bone. Literally, the word “osteoporosis” translates to “porous bones,” and occurs when excessive bone is lost, inadequate bone is produced, or a combination of both. Living with…

are bones, ligaments, tendons, cartilages, and a joint capsule. All of these parts of the knee are made of collagen, which is fibrous tissue and continues to break down as the body goes through the aging process (Marieb & Hoehn, 2013). Since the knee bears so much weight and does not have much protection from stress and other trauma, this structure is at a higher risk for injuries (Sanville, Nicholson & Driscoll, 1994). Because the knee is so vulnerable, it is…

an organism. It’s made of the bones inside our body and the tissue that connects them. The function of the skeletal system is to provide support and protection for organs such as the brain, kidneys, and the heart. In addition, the bones with the help of muscle give the body structure for mobility. There’s various diseases that can affect the bones but osteoporosis is one of the most common diseases that affects people in America (Mayo Clinic: Osteoporosis 2014). Bones are tissues that are…

-The Skeletal System 1. Explain how and when bone is remodeled. Include the cells and hormones involved in the process. • Bone remodeling is essentially a lifelong process. The mature bone tissue is removed and replaced the new bone tissue. This promotes healthy bones and can also reshape the bones from injuries like fractures. Osteoblasts secrete new bone tissue while osteoclasts break down the old bone tissues. The body signals the correct amount of growth through parathyroid and growth…

52-54), or other idiopathic etiologies contribute to total loss of the talus (40, 43, 61-64). Furthermore, collapse of the talar body as a complication of total ankle arthroplasty (51), talectomy in infection and septic talus necrosis (60) or severe bone defects due to tumor resection (59) may result in the need…

Osteosarcoma (osteogenic sarcoma) is very rare bone cancer that begins in the cells that form bones. It most often occurs in the long bones that are in arms and legs. The bones that are infected are immature and have a weaker bone matrix than normal bones, and tumors grow on the infected area. There are 800 new U.S. cases per year, 400 of which are diagnosed in teenagers. The main symptoms of osteosarcoma include bone pain in a certain area, swelling, bone tissue formation, and limping.…

2017). In normal joints, a firm, rubbery material called cartilage covers the end of each bone. Cartilage provides a smooth, flowing surface for joint motion and acts as a cushion between the bones. In OA, the cartilage breaks down, causing pain, swelling and problems moving the joint (Mayo Clinic, 2017). As this disease intensifies over time, cartilage may collapse and develop build up called spurs. Bits of bone or cartilage may chip off and float around in the joint. An inflammatory process…

in essence, is a joint which is formed by the union of three major bones is supported by ligaments. Connected to the bones by tendons, muscles move those bones in several ways. The bones that create the elbow are included:  Humerus: This long bone extends from the shoulder socket and joins the radius and ulna to form the elbow.  Radius: This forearm bone runs from the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist.  Ulna: This forearm bone will run from the elbow to the “pinkie” side of the wrist.…

one of the most ambulatory, meaning, it is a commonly dislocated joint in the body. Shoulder dislocations usually entail the head of the humerus being forcibly removed from its cup-shaped socket in the glenoid fossa. In simple terms, the upper arm bone coming out of the shoulder joint socket. Symptoms of shoulder joint dislocation include: Shoulder swollen and severely bruised Extreme Pain Muscles that surround the shoulder joint tend to go into spasm Nausea and vomiting, sweating,…

the people and the condition starts very slowly. The causes are not very clear. But the risk factors include long periods of standing, obesity, and increase in the exercise. But this can also cause due to lack of daily exercises or roll of the foot inward. Plantar fasciitis is also characterized by the breakdown of collagen, scarring, and micro tears. It is a disorder of the ligament of bone at the insertion site. Many people feel that plantar fasciitis should be renamed as plantar fasciosis as…