Prefix
Sub-
Below
tendon
What is arthritis in general?
A general condition that causes inflammation of one or more joints.
Scoliosis
pain
inter-
Between
arthr/o
Joint
Also referred as 'Brittle Bone Disease' due to the fragile bones that break easily.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
True or False: A broken bone is more severe than a fractured bone.
False.
They're the same.
-itis
inflammaton
Supra-
Above
orth/o
straight
Why is Vitamin D important to the homeostasis of Bones (stronger bones)
It helps the body absorb more calcium + phosphorus.
What is Ostosarcoma?
A rare and aggressive form of cancer impacting the osteoblasts.
pertaining to
Around
Peri-
neck
cervic/o
What are the 2 functions of the anterior cruciate ligament.
1.Stabilizes ligaments important for connecting the femur to the tibia.
2.Stabilizes knee joint during activities that involve sudden changes.
Which foods trigger a Gout?
red meat, seafood, alcoholic beverages and sugary drinks.
softening
-malacia
Change; beyond
Meta-
ped/o
What goes wrong with Bone remodeling that causes Osteoporeosis?
It slows down due to the lack of calcium, leading to bones low density and strength.
In Gouts, how do the joints become inflamed?
They become inflamed by the build up of tiny,sharp urate crystals in the joints. Too much uric acid can form a sharp urate crystals that get stuck in joints.
Deficiency
-penia