BONE DISORDERS

It is the stretching or tearing of ligaments within a joint, often caused by trauma abruptly forcing the joint beyond its functional range of motion.

• dislocation

• scoliosis

• osteoporosis

• sprain

• fracture

This happens when a bone is displaced from its normal location.

• dislocation

• scoliosis

• osteoporosis

• strain

• fracture

A broken bone.

• strain

• scoliosis

• fracture

• dislocation

• rickets

A bone disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D.

• rickets

• scoliosis

• dislocation

• osteoporosis

• arthritis

A condition that occurs when bones are weaker or less dense than they should be. It also means 'porous bone'.

• rickets

• scoliosis

• dislocation

• osteoporosis

• arthritis

Abnormal curvature of the backbone.

• Scoliosis

• Fracture
• rickets

• dislocation

It is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age.

• Tendinitis
• Bursitis
• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis

Answer explanation

arthritis

Our bones also store minerals such as calcium and phosphorous, which help keep our bones strong.

• True: Calcium and phosphorous are stored in bones to keep them strong.

• Phosphorous is only found in soft tissues, not bones.