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Wk5 SS disorders
Skeletal syatem disorders
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | A common joint disorder characterized by inflammation, usually accompanied by pain and swelling |
| Bursitis | Inflammation of the the fluid filled sac or (Bursa)between muscle attachments and bone |
| Gout | a disorder of the joints (most commonly those of the feet) caused by faulty uric acid metabolism. It is a form of arthritis |
| Osteochondritis | Inflammation of the bone and cartilage |
| Osteoporosis | Disorder involving bone density |
| Rickets | Abnormal bone formation indirectly resulting from lack of vitamin D, Which is necessary for calcium absorption. |
| Tumors | Abnormal bone growth |