Anatomy

Pain that continues beyond ten days is an indication to seek medical help for an injury.

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Myelomas are examples of tumors.

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Bursitis is caused by a degenerative disorder.

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Rheumatoid arthritis and gout are classified as secondary joint disorders.

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Rheumatic fever is classified as an infective joint disorder.

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Bruises and fractures are examples of tumors.

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Osteomalacia means bone softening.

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Tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon or the tendon-muscle attachment.

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Bursitis is inflammation of a ligament.

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Gout is a form of arthritis.

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Smoking and caffeine are believed to aid in the depletion of potassium.

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Osteoporosis is a condition of decreasing bone density.

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The axial skeleton includes the bones of the bony thorax, spinal column, hyoid bone, bones of the ...

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Extension is a result of straightening a joint so the angle between the involved bones increases.

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Adduction means to move toward the midline of the body.

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Tendons are tough, whitish bands that connect from bone to bone and can withstand heavy stress.

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A slipped disk is often due to poor posture and/or poor lifting techniques.

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Floating ribs are named "floating" because they are NOT joined to any bone.

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Scoliosis can include an exaggerated lumbar curve.

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If the body required more calcium in the blood, the activity of osteoclasts would increase.

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There are two types of bone tissue: compact and spongy.

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One function of the skeletal system is to act as a storage area for calcium.

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Some individuals may go through life NEVER knowing that they have an abnormal curvature of the spine.

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A simple or closed fracture is a break with a puncture to the skin.

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Osteomalacia is impaired mineralization of bone material due to insufficient vitamin K.

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