Exam 16: Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System

The bone's primary minerals are embedded in _____, bone's main protein.

_____percent of those affected by osteoporosis are women.

The pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis involves antibody complexes in the _____.

_____ is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

Damage to the _____ before maturity tends to prevent the bones from reaching its mature length.

_____ is an inward curvature of the lumbar spine.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of a larger class of problems known as _____.

_____ gravis is a disorder of the myoneural junction in which the nerves fail to transmit an impulse for contraction to the muscles, leading to atrophy.

A chronic and debilitating autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic inflammatory disease.

_____ is an exaggerated posterior curve of the thoracic spine.

Osteomyelitis occurs principally following _____.

A lifelong diet rich in _____ can slow the progression of osteoporosis.

Septic arthritis develops as a result of _____ infection of a joint.

Typically occurring in the _____ region, a herniated disc presses on nearby tissue and nerves, causing pain and immobility.

Sprains result from the wrenching or twisting of a joint that injures the _____.

_____ are small, synovial fluid-filled sacs located near the joints that cushion and reduce friction during movement.

_____ is the most common form of arthritis.

Gout attacks are related to excess uric acid in the blood.

_____ is a rare disease of infancy or early childhood in which the bones do not properly ossify.

Osteomalacia is caused by inadequate dietary vitamin D and dietary deficiency of _____.