disease and conditions skeletal system

Lindsey is 8 months pregnant and complains of lower back pain. She has an exaggerated lumbar curve. What type of abnormal spinal curvature is she experiencing?

• scoliosis

• osteoporosis

• lordosis

• kyphosis

Which mineral contributes to the hardness and strength of bones?

• iron

• calcium

• sodium

• potassium

What is the purpose of red bone marrow in the skeletal system?

• fat storage

• muscle contraction

• blood cell production

• hormone secretion

The axial skeleton includes which of the following?

• limbs and girdles

• skull and vertebral column

• arms and fingers

• hips and legs

Scoliosis is a condition related to the:

• heart

• lungs

• liver

• spine

Which type of joint is found in the knee?

• ball and socket joint

• hinge joint

• pivot joint

• gliding joint

To examine and surgically repair a joint with an arthroscope is called:

• arthroscopy
• arthrotomy
• arthomy
• laser surgery

The partial displacement of a bone from a joint is a:

• dislocation
• subluxation

This disease translates to "pourous bone" which is weak, thin and easily breakable bone.

• osteoporisis
• scoliosis
• hyper kyphosis
• ankylosing spondylitis

Rickets is caused by a lack of which vitamin? 

• A
• D
• E
• C