Part C - Homeostatic Imbalances of Bones

University:
MacEwan University
Course:
HLSC 120 | Human Anatomy
Academic year:

2023
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373

Pages:

1
Author:

Arthur M.

C. Homeostatic imbalances of Bones 1) Osteomalacia: Bones inadequately mineralized causing. softened, weakened bones. •Caused by insufficient calcium or vitamin D. 2) Rickets: Osteomalacia in kids • Causes bowed legs, deformities in skull, pelvis, ribs 3) Osteoporosis: bone resorption outpaces bone deposit "Occurs most in postmenopausal women •Bone becomes extremely fragile w/ loss of bone mass ) Paget's Disease: excessive bone formation and breakdown 4 •Results in irregular growths of pagetic bone (high ratio of spongy bone to compact bone) • Usually in spine, pelvis, femur, skull