Cartilage

been successful in non invasive ACH diagnosis. Achondroplasia is a Greek word and can be translated to mean “without cartilage”. This partly defines the effects of ACH which creates an inability to convert cartilage into bone particularly in the arms and legs. Evidence supports that FGFR3 protein (produced in the FGFR3 gene) inhibits the proliferation of chondrocytes or the cartilage producing cells which slows down the formation of bone through ossification. This increases the functionality…

The Skeletal System is basically the skeleton that helps support your entire body. In the skeletal system, however, there is more than one form of skeleton: the external exoskeleton of arthropods and the internal endoskeleton of vertebrates. The skeleton itself has 206 bones in the adult human body. The skeleton has two forms: the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton supports the center axis of the body and consists of the skull, vertebral column, and the rib cage…

Oral/nasal cavity- The nasal cavity is the primary intake for air for the respiratory system, consisting of cartilage, muscle and bone. It allows for inhalation of air into the body and warms the air as it enters filtering the air by removing dust, pollen, and other contaminants, purifying the air before it is passed to the inner body. The secondary exterior opening is the oral cavity, it allows for larger quantities of air inhalation, it also has less distance to travel allowing more air to…

condition that has impacted the lives on many people today, causing pain, deformity, and difficulty with daily physical tasks. This chronic condition is, “believed to have a genetic cause or predisposition, and is caused by wear and tear on a joint. The cartilage wears away and exposes the bone.” (Rosdahl and Kowalski, 2006, p.1235) This chronic condition generally targets individuals with obesity and it is most commonly found among women. The pathophysiology will be explained in further detail…

The cartilage is further assisted by bursae, which are fluid filled sacs that lubricate the joint. The pelvis is a central area. Unsurprisingly, multiple nerves pass through this region, even if only to connect other parts back to the brain. When the hip is…

Osteochondrodysplasia is a group of unusual hereditary disorders of the bone, connective tissue, or cartilage. In this disorder growth and evolution of cartilage, bone, and connective tissue are impaired. Osteochondrodysplasias can be passed down by the parent to the offspring. This disorder causes the skeleton to flourish abnormally and the results can lead to dwarfism. The chances in someone having osteochondrodysplasia is one in every 4000 to 5000 births. This disorder is not developed as…

smoothies with pineapples, apples, raspberries, broccoli, chia seeds and peanut butter in them. How to Keep Your Bones and Muscles Healthy Exercise helps to keep joints, bones, muscles and cartilage strong and viable. By exercising and drinking Ultra-Shakes, you help to charge the nutrients in the cartilage and build bone density and muscle strength. With Ultra Shake, you'll discover how easy it is to take care of yourself. In addition to keeping fit, you need to drink plenty of water.…

Growth Plate Injuries A growth plate is the part of the bone that is located at the ends of every long bone, near the epiphysis. It’s made of cartilage and it is where the length of the bone increases. Growth plate injuries only are relevant to young ages because when an adolescent's bone stops growing the growth plate hardens and becomes part of the bone itself. When a growth plate it damaged before ossifying, it may cause problems in the child’s growth of that specific bone. Growth plate…

as antigens by the body’s immune system, thus, the T and B cells play a role in the autoimmune response (McCance & Huether, 2014) .Inflammation of synovial membranes results in panus or thickened synovium which adheres to articular cartilage and later erodes cartilage and underlying bone; adhesions develop between opposing joint surfaces and/or cyst grow (Uphold & Graham,…

In the upper parts of the bronchi it has C-shaped cartiliaginous rings that help keep the bronchi to stay open. When the bronchi goes into lungs the cartilage decreases until it completely disappears. These branches split into even smaller and finer branches called bronchioles. Bronchioles contain smooth muscle and no cartilage, unlike the larger tubes. They rely on smooth muscles in their walls to keep the airways open. When the bronchioles are relaxed it causes the bronchiolar lumen…