WorksheetsSkeletal Homeostatic Imbalances
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which statement is NOT true about herniated discs?
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.
A disease caused by calcium and vitamin D deficiency.
Rickets
Osteoporosis
Kyphosis
Scoliosis
Sideways curvature of the spine.
scoliosis
kyphosis
lordosis
osteoporosis
As Memaw is getting older, she is becoming more humpbacked, otherwise known as
scoliosis
kyphosis
lordosis
osteoporosis
Excessive inward curving of the low back is also known as
scoliosis
kyphosis
lordosis
osteoporosis
Fragile, porous bones caused by higher osteoclast activity; common in elderly females
osteoporosis
kyphosis
lordosis
Rickets
Overstretching ligaments and tendons of a joint.
sprain
fracture
bursitis
arthritis
Swelling and inflammation of the bursa sac; commonly called water on the knee
bursitis
arthritis
sprain
fracture
Lateral knee injury; common in sports
torn ACL
sprain
fracture
bursitis
Most common type of arthritis; caused by wear and tear
osteoarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
gout
bursitis
Arthritis caused by an autoimmune disorder.
osteoarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
gout
bursitis
A type of arthritis caused by uric acid crystals settling in joints; usually in the big toe joint
osteoarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
gout
bursitis
Left and right halves of the palatine bone do not fuse prior to birth; can lead to aspiration of food into the lungs
cleft palate
Rickets
torn ACL
bursitis
A skeleton's favorite instrument?
xylabone
trombone
bongos
tuba
Osteoporosis can be treated by which TWO of the following: (select TWO)
weight-bearing activities
cardio (endurance training)
up intake of calcium and Vitamin D
up intake of protein
