Lesson 4.5 Common Injuries and Disorders of the Skeletal System Chapter 4: The Skeletal System.

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Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Fracturesctures greenstick-incomplete break on convex surface Stress-longitudinal incomplete break Comminuted-splintering bone Spiral-diagonal break due to twisting bone

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Lesson 4.5 Common Injuries and Disorders of the Skeletal System Chapter 4: The Skeletal System Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. common bone injuries osteoporosis common joint injuries arthritis Common Injuries and Disorders of the Skeletal System Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Fracturesctures greenstick-incomplete break on convex surface Stress-longitudinal incomplete break Comminuted-splintering bone Spiral-diagonal break due to twisting bone Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. epiphyseal plate injuries here can result in premature ossification of the plate and lack of bone growth (abnormally short bones) articular cartilage injuries here can result in damage to the epiphyses of bones and pain in the joints apophysis-the point where a tendon attaches to a bone can pop loose or chip off, leading to painful rehabilitation Epiphyseal Injuries Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. low strength bones easily break age-related osteoporosis the female athlete triad disordered eating amenorrhea osteoporosis Osteoporosis Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. sprains torn ligament or tendon dislocations bone displaced from socket bursitis inflammation of bursae Common Joint Injuries Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. rheumatoid arthritis immune system attacks joints osteoarthritis degeneration of articular cartilage Arthritis Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Acromegaly Excess Growth Hormone in adulthood can lead to thickening of the diaphysis and epiphysis of long bones. Characteristics include unusual hand, shoulder, and jaw size. Do NOT confuse with gigantism which affects overall growth including height and is caused by excess growth hormone in childhood. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only. Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. True or False? 1. A torn ligament causes a sprain. 2. Low strength bones easily break. 3. Immune system attack causes amenorrhea. 4. Greenstick is a type of fracture. 5. Bursitis is an inflammation of bursae. Review and Assessment