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Common treatments for osteoporosis include ____, ______ and _________.
What is weight-bearing exercises, bisphosphonates, and calcium and vitamin D supplements?
Cartilage receives nutrients via _________ from the surrounding ______ ____.
What is diffusion; synovial fluid?
Assessing this is crucial to evaluate joint function and flexibility.
What is range of motion?
_____________ of the musculoskeletal system decreases with aging.
What is repair efficiency?
During a musculoskeletal assessment, it's important to observe this activity to assess mobility and potential musculoskeletal issues.
What is ability to self-ambulate?
What is decreased bone density?
This type of muscle is voluntary and responsible for movements like walking and lifting.
What is skeletal?
These are the types of bones that makes up the adult musculoskeletal system.
What is long, short, flat and irregular?
Degenerative disc disease typically presents with these 4 things.
What is neck pain, muscle weakness, numbness or tingling in extremities and chronic back pain?
This condition is characterized by morning stiffness and swollen joints in children.
What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis?
These are areas of developing cartilage tissue in children and adolescents.
What is growth plates?
Synovial fluid hips to _______ joints, allowing smooth movement.
What is lubricate?
This is the role of synovial fluid in joint health.
What is to provide nutrients to cartilage?
_________ cartilage has more chondrocytes and is involved in growth and development.
What is pediatric?
What is Cartilaginous?
The primary function of cartilage in joints is to do this.
What is cushion the bones and facilitate smooth movement?
These 3 things can cause sciatica.
What is pregnancy, piriformis syndrome and spinal stenosis?
this musculoskeletal condition is characterized by decreased bone density, common in older adults.
_________ is responsible for the production of blood cells, which is known as hematopoiesis.
What is bone marrow?
These are 4 common surgical interventions for musculoskeletal disorders.
What is ligament reconstruction, spinal fusion, arthroscopy, and joint replacement?
This is a thin pad that cushions the joint preventing friction between bones.
What is cartilage?
Aging leads to a _____ in the number of muscle fibers.
What is decrease?
These 5 things are risk factors for developing carpal tunnel syndrome.
What is repetitive hand movements, hypothyroidism, pregnancy, obesity, and diabetes?
________ are fibrous bands that connect bones and strengthen joints.
What is ligaments?
Regular ______ can help maintain healthy cartilage by improving circulation of synovial fluid.
What is physical activity?
With aging, ________ loses flexibility and becomes more brittle.
What is cartilage?
This test measures the speed of electrical impulses through nerves.
What is Nerve conduction velocity study?
This condition is characterized by degeneration of cartilage in the joints.
What is osteoarthritis?
Aging often results in ______ and _______ due to musculoskeletal changes.
What is stooped posture and slower gait?
The musculoskeletal system protects _________ by providing a structural framework.
What is internal organs?
These are signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (there are 5).
What is dry eyes, fatigue, weight loss, morning stiffness lasting more than an hour, joint pain and swelling?
Osteoarthritis management includes these 4 things.
What is weight management, joint replacement surgery, corticosteroid injections and physical therapy?
Aging results in a ________ rate of bone remodeling.
What is decreased?
This type of muscle lines the organs and is responsible for involuntary movements like peristalsis.
What is smooth?
This scale is used to assess pain in children based on observable behaviors.
What is FLACC?
This type of cartilage is most commonly found in articulating joints.
What is hyaline cartilage?
Characteristics of healthy cartilage is that is is _______, has a _____ percentage of water to maintain its cushioning properties, and the surface is ______ which is essential for the articulation of joints.
This type of pain is often linked to musculoskeletal issues, like bone and muscle discomfort.
What is somatic pain?
__________ are cells that are responsible for maintaining and repairing cartilage.
What is chondrocytes?
These are responsible for resorbing bone tissue and releasing calcium, which is crucial for maintaining serum calcium levels.
What is osteoclasts?
Aging often results in _____ _____ of ligaments.
What is decreased strength?
Aging can lead to a _______ in synovial fluid production, impacting joint lubrication.
What is decreases?
These are common symptoms of fibromyalgia.
What is memory problems, sleep disturbances, fatigue, widespread pain?
_______ muscle strength is a common finding in elderly clients.
What is decreased?
This condition is primarily caused by wear and tear on the articular cartilage, often due to age, repetitive use, or injury.
What is osteoarthritis?
Ligaments are fibrous bands that ______ and _____ joints by connecting bones.
What is strengthen and stabilize?
These 4 musculoskeletal disorders are characterized by inflammation.
What is tendinitis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis?
Growth plates are areas where new bone is produced, allowing bones to ___________ during childhood and adolescence.
What is grow longer?
Osteoarthritis risk factors include these 4 things.
What is family history, previous joint injury, obesity and age?