Exam 24: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System

Compared with females, arthritic conditions are diagnosed more frequently in males, who account for 85% of cases in persons age 15 years and older.

Which compound makes up 10% of the inorganic or mineral component of bone?

What type of arthritic condition may benefit from glucosamine and chondroitin supplementation?

KL is a 72-year-old African American female living in a long-term care facility close to the Canadian border. She has a history of RA, which was well controlled until recently. She reports taking calcium supplements and eating lots of cheese. She arrives at the hospital with a hip fracture following a fall. Height: 5'8" Weight: 210 pounds -What is likely the primary cause of KL's condition?

The bones of the skeleton are made from which two types of osseous tissue?

What is the term for the destructive tissue formed in the synovial membrane of patients with advanced rheumatoid arthritis?

Cartilage is formed by cells called _______________.

Describe the etiology of osteoporosis.

Which is the most abundant glycoprotein in the body?

Which of the following is a naturally occurring form of vitamin D produced in human skin?

_______________ are mature osteoblasts surrounded and entrapped by the ECM they have synthesized and calcified.

What crystals precipitate out of the blood and become lodged in the synovial fluid and around joints, causing gout?

Arthritic conditions affect over one in five Americans and nearly one in four with the condition report activity limitation.

Describe the etiology and clinical manifestations of osteoarthritis (OA).

Hydroxyapatite is a crystallized calcium phosphate salt that gives bones their stiffness.

What is the recommended daily amount of calcium for women between the ages of 51 and 70 years?

Describe the treatment for gout.

Composed of cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and bones, the skeletal system forms a strong, tightly bound but flexible framework for the body.

It is estimated that 15-20% of the wet weight of cartilage is water.

Regular weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercise will reduce the risk of _______________ and fractures as well as increase _______________.