Skeletal Homeostatic Imbalances

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Which statement is NOT true about herniated discs? Options: Herniated discs can be caused by poor form when lifting heavy objects., Herniated discs can cause numbness and tingling down the arms or legs., Herniated discs put unwanted pressure on the spinal cord., Herniated discs can only be repaired with surgery.

Back

Herniated discs can only be repaired with surgery.

Front

A disease caused by calcium and vitamin D deficiency.

Back

Rickets

Front

Sideways curvature of the spine.

Back

scoliosis

Front

As Memaw is getting older, she is becoming more humpbacked, otherwise known as

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kyphosis

Front

Excessive inward curving of the low back is also known as

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lordosis

Front

Fragile, porous bones caused by higher osteoclast activity; common in elderly females

Back

osteoporosis

Front

Overstretching ligaments and tendons of a joint.

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sprain

Front

Swelling and inflammation of the bursa sac; commonly called water on the knee

Back

bursitis

Front

Lateral knee injury; common in sports

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torn ACL

Front

Most common type of arthritis; caused by wear and tear

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osteoarthritis