Questions and Answers
What are osteoblasts responsible for?
Forming bone
What is the space between the epiphyses and the diaphysis called?
Metaphysis
Which medical specialist treats disorders of the musculoskeletal system?
Podiatrists
What is the procedure used to measure the levels of substances found in some musculoskeletal disorders?
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Which part of a long bone is also called the diaphysis?
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What does arthrography involve?
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What is ossification dependent on?
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What are osteoclasts responsible for?
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"Kyph" in orthopedics refers to which part of the body?
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Study Notes
Bone Structure and Development
- Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation.
- The space between the epiphyses and the diaphysis is called the metaphysis.
- The diaphysis is also referred to as the shaft of a long bone.
Medical Specialties and Procedures
- Orthopedic specialists treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
- Arthrography involves the injection of dye into a joint to visualize it.
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is a procedure used to measure the levels of substances found in some musculoskeletal disorders.
Bone Function and Development
- Ossification (bone formation) is dependent on vitamin D.
- Osteoclasts are responsible for bone resorption.
Medical Terminology
- "Kyph" in orthopedics refers to the thoracic region of the spine.
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