Epiphysis

of the proximal ulna with a dislocation of the proximal radioulnar joint. Since isolated ulnar fractures are rare the dislocation should always be inspected for. One type of fracture only found in children and adolescents are fractures of the epiphysis or growth plates. According to orthoinfo.aaos.org, approximately 15% to 30% of childhood fractures are growth plate fractures due to the fact that the ends of the bone are the last portion to harden, making them more vulnerable. In reference to…

-The axial skeleton consists of a the skull, hyoid bone, auditory ossicles, vertebral column (spine), sternum bone, and the ribs. -The appendicular skeleton consists of the shoulder girdles, upper limbs, pelvic girdles, and lower limbs. -Bones are living tissue that make up the skeleton. They are primarily composed of three types of tissue. These three types are compact tissue, cancellous tissue, and subchondral tissue. -Compact tissue is the outer layer of bones and is harder than the other…

1.) Susan is postmenopausal, so there is a higher risk for osteoporosis. She is also not on hormone replacement therapy. Estrogen helps preserve bone mass by inhibiting bone dissolving action of the osteoclast. However, Susan is also active and exercises regularly, so she is less likely to have osteoporosis. Other factors such as bone cancer could have led to the weakening of her bones. 2.) If Susan had bone cancer, the CT scan would reveal the presence of a tumor. The densitometry scan would…

this may cause a snapping sensation. Another possible sight of snapping hip syndrome is where the iliopsoas tendon is located, this tendon connects the hip to the inner part of the upper thigh. An additional site of snapping could be where the epiphysis of the femur fits into the socket of the pelvis to form the hip joint. The snapping occurs when the rectus femoris tendon, which runs from inside the thighbone up through the pelvis, moves back and forth across the ball when the hip is bent and…

Three imaging modalities commonly used in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of Osteogenesis Imperfecta patients include: diagnostic medical sonography, diagnostic x-ray, and bone densitometry. Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disease affecting the quantity and structure of collagen that is normally found in connective tissues, bones, and the sclera, or white portion of eyes. It is estimated that this condition affects 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 20,000 births (Antoniazzi, Mottes,…

Bones that were taken from the body at the crime scene went under much analysis in order to determine the gender, race, height, and age of the missing person that was retrieved. The first part of data was retrieved in order to determine the gender of the missing person. The pelvic bone was analyzed first. The first measurement made was for the degree of the Sub-Pubic angle and gave forth the measurement of 84 degrees. This test, however, was redone and the final determination of the angle is…

Question 2 What are stem cells (what characteristics define them)? Stem cells are cells that has the potential to develop into different cell types in the body during early life and growth. They serve as an internal repair system , dividing essentially without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person is alive .When a stem cell divides it can either remain as a stem cell or can develop into a cell with more specialized function like muscle cell, red blood cell etc. Two…