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What is the first stage of the bone healing process after a fracture?
What is the first stage of the bone healing process after a fracture?
Which type of joint allows for the most movement?
Which type of joint allows for the most movement?
What connects bone to bone?
What connects bone to bone?
What is characterized by voluntary control and striated appearance?
What is characterized by voluntary control and striated appearance?
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During which stage of bone healing is the procallus hardened?
During which stage of bone healing is the procallus hardened?
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What are the main components of the musculoskeletal system?
What are the main components of the musculoskeletal system?
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Which type of joint is directly connected by fibers, allowing for no movement?
Which type of joint is directly connected by fibers, allowing for no movement?
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What is the final stage of bone healing process?
What is the final stage of bone healing process?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of cell found in bone tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a type of cell found in bone tissue?
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What is the primary role of osteocytes in bone tissue?
What is the primary role of osteocytes in bone tissue?
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What type of muscle is non-voluntary and non-striated?
What type of muscle is non-voluntary and non-striated?
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Which minerals are major inorganic components of bone?
Which minerals are major inorganic components of bone?
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What is the function of osteoblasts in the musculoskeletal system?
What is the function of osteoblasts in the musculoskeletal system?
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Which part of the musculoskeletal system includes tendons?
Which part of the musculoskeletal system includes tendons?
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What do osteoclasts primarily do in the musculoskeletal system?
What do osteoclasts primarily do in the musculoskeletal system?
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Which of the following structures would be classified under soft tissues in the musculoskeletal system?
Which of the following structures would be classified under soft tissues in the musculoskeletal system?
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What is a potential cause of osteoporosis?
What is a potential cause of osteoporosis?
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Which clinical manifestation is associated with osteoporosis?
Which clinical manifestation is associated with osteoporosis?
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What treatment is commonly used for osteoporosis?
What treatment is commonly used for osteoporosis?
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Which organism is most commonly associated with osteomyelitis?
Which organism is most commonly associated with osteomyelitis?
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What is a systemic symptom of osteomyelitis?
What is a systemic symptom of osteomyelitis?
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What is a characteristic sign of osteoarthritis?
What is a characteristic sign of osteoarthritis?
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Which of the following factors may contribute to the development of osteoarthritis?
Which of the following factors may contribute to the development of osteoarthritis?
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What clinical manifestation is NOT typical of osteoarthritis?
What clinical manifestation is NOT typical of osteoarthritis?
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What is a characteristic symptom associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis?
What is a characteristic symptom associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis?
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Which factor is strongly associated with the development of Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Which factor is strongly associated with the development of Ankylosing Spondylitis?
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What term describes the loss of normal lumbar curvature seen in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis?
What term describes the loss of normal lumbar curvature seen in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis?
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Which treatment option is commonly recommended for managing symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Which treatment option is commonly recommended for managing symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis?
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What metabolic disorder is characterized by high concentrations of uric acid?
What metabolic disorder is characterized by high concentrations of uric acid?
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What can contribute to the development of high uric acid levels leading to Gouty Arthritis?
What can contribute to the development of high uric acid levels leading to Gouty Arthritis?
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What is a common dietary source that may contribute to the formation of uric acid?
What is a common dietary source that may contribute to the formation of uric acid?
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In patients with Gouty Arthritis, where is uric acid primarily secreted from?
In patients with Gouty Arthritis, where is uric acid primarily secreted from?
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What is the primary cause of gouty arthritis?
What is the primary cause of gouty arthritis?
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Which of the following foods should be avoided to manage gouty arthritis effectively?
Which of the following foods should be avoided to manage gouty arthritis effectively?
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What symptom is most commonly associated with gouty arthritis?
What symptom is most commonly associated with gouty arthritis?
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In children, what is a common characteristic of a bowing fracture?
In children, what is a common characteristic of a bowing fracture?
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What is the recommended treatment for scoliosis when the curvature is between 25-40 degrees?
What is the recommended treatment for scoliosis when the curvature is between 25-40 degrees?
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What type of force is most commonly associated with causing bowing fractures in children?
What type of force is most commonly associated with causing bowing fractures in children?
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What is an identifiable symptom of gouty arthritis during nighttime?
What is an identifiable symptom of gouty arthritis during nighttime?
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What is the role of weight reduction and dietary changes in the management of gouty arthritis?
What is the role of weight reduction and dietary changes in the management of gouty arthritis?
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Study Notes
The Musculoskeletal System
- Comprises of soft tissue (muscles, tendons, ligaments) and bones & joints
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Bone anatomy:
- Long bones (e.g., femur, humerus)
- Epiphyseal growth plate (active during adolescence)
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Bone healing process involves several stages:
- Hematoma formation: a framework for healing created by fibrin and platelets
- Procallus formation: fibro- and osteoblasts build granulation tissue (procallus)
- Callus formation: procallus hardens with calcium and phosphate deposition
- Replacement: callus replaced by lamellar or trabecular bone
- Remodeling: bone remodeled to its pre-injury shape and size
Types of Joints
- Fibrous joints: bones directly connected by fibers (no movement)
- Cartilaginous joints: bones connected through cartilage (shock absorption and limited movement)
- Synovial joints: bones connected via synovial membrane (most movement)
Soft tissue
- Ligament: connects bone to bone
- Tendon: connects muscle to bone
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Muscle types
- Skeletal muscle (voluntary, striated)
- Smooth muscle (involuntary, non-striated)
Osteoporosis
- A condition causing bone weakness leading to fractures
- Potential causes:
- decreased estrogen and testosterone
- sedentary lifestyle
- inadequate vitamin D and calcium intake
- certain medications (e.g., steroids)
- Clinical manifestations:
- pain
- bone deformities
- fractures
- kyphosis (spinal curvature)
- diminishing height
- Prevention:
- Regular weight-bearing exercise
- Sufficient calcium and vitamin D intake during adolescence
- Treatment:
- SERMs, bisphosphonates, denosumab, teriparatide
Osteomyelitis
- Bone infection primarily caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Can occur from:
- external penetrating wound
- existing infection
- sepsis (bloodstream infection)
- Spreads under the periosteum and along the bone shaft or marrow
- Clinical manifestations:
- Localized inflammation (pain, redness, loss of function, increased temperature)
- Systemic symptoms (fever, elevated white blood cell count)
- Necrotic bone tissue visible on imaging
- Treatment:
- Surgical debridement and antibiotics
Osteoarthritis
- Also known as degenerative joint disease
- Age-related disorder affecting synovial joints
- Characterized by:
- Cartilage loss in the joint
- Bone sclerosis
- Bone spur formation
- Clinical manifestations:
- Pain, stiffness, enlargement, deformity, limited mobility of affected joint
- Joint swelling (Herberden and Bouchard nodes)
- Localized symptoms; no systemic manifestations
Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease affecting the spine or sacroiliac joints
- Associated with HLA-B27 (human leukocyte antigen)
- Causes stiffening and fusion of the joints (ankylosis)
- Primarily affects the axial skeleton (spine)
- Clinical manifestations:
- Low back pain, stiffness, restricted motion
- Loss of lumbar curvature ("bamboo spine")
- Kyphosis (outward curvature of cervical spine)
- Chest pain/restricted chest movement
- Fibrotic changes to organs
- Treatment:
- Supportive therapy (physical therapy, occupational therapy)
- Support groups
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, pain medications
- Local steroid injections to affected joints
Gouty Arthritis
- Metabolic disorder caused by high uric acid concentrations
- Overproduction or inability to excrete uric acid
- Uric acid is a product of purine metabolism, obtained from body or diet
- Uric acid excreted through urine or stool
- Build-up of uric acid leads to crystallization and deposition in tissues
- Causes acute joint pain and inflammation
- Can deposit in cartilage, tendons, soft tissues (tophi - visible nodules)
- Other signs & symptoms:
- Typically affects the big toe
- Pain worse at night
- Recurrent attacks of the same joint
- Treatment:
- Weight reduction
- Dietary changes (avoiding alcohol, shellfish, high-purine foods)
- Pharmaceuticals
Pediatric Issues
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Scoliosis:
- Caused by vertebral rotation (spinal curvature)
- Treatment depends on the severity:
- Bracing: for curvature between 25-40 degrees (prevents progression)
- Surgery: for curvature greater than 40-50 degrees
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Bowing fracture:
- Occurs primarily in children (due to thinner cortex in bones allowing for elasticity)
- Mechanism: falling on outstretched hand, causing radial and ulnar bowing fractures
- No visible fracture on x-ray but bone is bent
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Test your knowledge on the musculoskeletal system, including bone anatomy, the healing process, and types of joints. This quiz covers essential concepts such as long bones, joint types, and the stages of bone healing. Perfect for students in anatomy or related health fields!
