OSTEOPOROSIS Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break.Bone mineral density (BMD) reflects the balance between bone resorption and formation.Peak BMD is reached from age 20-35 for men and women.Osteoporosis occurs when resorption exceeds formation ‚which resultant bone loss.It is diagnosed based on T-score‚with the gold standard measurement being dual energy x-ray absorpimometry (DXA)of the hip and spine BMD.A T-score is the number of standard deviations
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rotational movement. The components of synovial joints include cartilage to reduce friction and absorb shock‚ synovial fluid to lubricate the joints‚ synovial membrane which produces this fluid‚ tendon which joins the muscle to the bone and ligament which joins bones to bones. There are many different types of joint which permit different amounts of movement. There are 6 types of synovial joints found in the body. From top to bottom‚ there are the pivot joints which are found in the neck which allows
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within the body in a network of tissue. Bones give us form. In sports support and shape are also used for example in a rugby scum‚ to body needs to be placed in such a way to keep the back aligned. Movement/ Attachment: The skeleton is jointed to allow movement. A joint is an articulation of two or more connecting bones‚ providing us with either stability or movement. Muscles are attached to our bones by tendons‚ and ligaments attach bone to bone. Movement is very important to any sports
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(2004). Coming to grips with bone loss. Science‚ 305‚ 1420-1422. 1. Why are our bones dynamic? (You need to know both osteoblasts and osteoclasts.) Our bones are dynamic because they need to be able to recreate themselves in a sense. Such as our skin‚ the bones need to be able to deteriorate/destroy the old (osteoclast) and to create a new healthier set of bones for our body (osteoblast). Other of which I found out about why our bones our dynamic is because our bone too needs blood in order to
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1. What is the integumentary system and its primary characteristics? System that contains hair‚ skin‚ and oils. It covers the whole body‚ is 7% of weight‚ and is very thin. 2. Describe and give at least one example of each of the functions of the integumentary system. Protection- different barriers to keep pathogens out. Ex- sebum Body temperature regulation- helps with homeostasis. Ex- production of sweat Sensory- receptors in the skin detect different things. Ex- nerve endings detect pain
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Osteoporosis is a metabolic condition that is slow and progressive and leads to decreased bone mass. This disease is usually found in the elderly but can present in postmenopausal and estrogen-deficient women (Colbert‚ Ankney & Lee‚ 2013). Osteoporosis can affect any bone in the body but most commonly affects the hips and spine. The decreased bone mass causes weak bones which leads to fractures. Fractures in elderly patients with Osteoporosis can occur from normal activities such as walking and
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SKELETAL SYSTEM consists of all the bones in the body give the body support and shape - for movement and protection 2 MAIN PARTS: 1. AXIAL skeleton- bones in the HEAD and TRUNK - SUPPORT and PROTECTION SKULL : helmet-like case that protects the brain called CRANIUM * The BRAIN is the control center of the body. BACKBONE or SPINE: 26 irregularly-shaped bones called VERTEBRAE
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land very hard‚ she broke her femur. The doctor in the emergency room placed her leg in a cast and tested her bone mass density‚ finding that it was low. He told Ann that she might have osteoporosis‚ a disorder that makes the individual more susceptible to bone fractures. Upon hearing this‚ Ann replies that she is not surprised because her mother and aunt easily fractured their bones as they aged. She was surprised‚ however‚ that the hospital had recorded her height as 5’2” because she had always
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The skeletal system is one of the most important systems in the human anatomy. Without this system our bodies wouldn’t have any source of motion or movement. From the skull all the way to the toes of our feet‚ everything is important. Out of the 206 bones‚ they all form our different shapes and make us all unique. They create our frame work and enables us the move and perform our different activities during our everyday life. Another thing that the skeletal system does is protects all of our vital organs
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viticm is along in the digestion process. 4. What is mummification? Mummification is the drying of tissues and bones. 5. How can human bones give forensic scientists an indication of age? Describe some of the aspects that would give this information. Investigators can get some indication of the bones size by looking at the length of the bones or how much wear the bones have. If the bones are smaller then this could indicate that it was a child. If the borns have arthritis or wear in the joints‚ this
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