Can you name the Pathological Conditions of the Skeleton?

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DescriptionCondition
Type of fracture that occurs when a direct force causes the bone to break
Bacterial infection of the bone and bone marrow
Type of fracture where bone breaks through the skin, creating an open wound
Malignant tumor of the bones common to young adults, particularly adolescent boys
Type of fracture that occurs at the lower end of the radius, about 1 inch of the wrist
A type of fracture where the bone breaks but does not extend through the entire thickness of the bone; known as an Incomplete Fracture
A minor fracture; also known as a Stress Fracture
Type of fracture that occurs when the force is so great, that it splinters or crushes a segment of the bone
DescriptionCondition
Disease where bones become abnormally soft due to a deficiency of calcium and phosphorus in the blood
Abnormal lateral curvature of a portion of the spine
The narrowing of the vertebral canal, nerve root canals, or intervertebral openings of the lumbar spinal canal
Abnormal inward curvature of a portion of the spine; known as Swayback
Disease where bones, that were once strong, become fragile due to loss of density
Abnormal outward curvature of a portion of the spine; known as Humpback or Hunchback
A broken bone
Type of fracture caused by bone surfaces being forced against each other
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Pathological Conditions of the Skeleton Quiz

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  • Created Apr 8, 2010 in Science
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