Name and describe four types of bone fractures.

Q: What is the healing process in stages for bone repair after a fracture?

A: The composition of human body’s skeletal system includes bones along with joints. This system plays…

Q: Osteoporosis is a common disease in the elderly where bones become less dense and more likely to…

A: Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become less dense and more likely to crack in the…

Q: Define each type of fracture: (1) compound; (2)comminuted; and (3) transverse.

A: Bone is the primary part of the skeletal structure. Adults have fewer bones than children. While…

Q: Describe the stages of endochondral ossification of bone?

A: Endochondral ossification is the process by which developing cartilage is gradually replaced by bone…

Q: Explain the conditions necessary for bone development and maintenance.

A: Introduction: Bones are rigid organs that make up the skeletal system in vertebrates, including…

Q: List the most common fractures that occur on the upper extremity and specify in which bone it…

A: A fracture in the upper extremity refers to a broken bone in any part of the limb located between…

Q: An individual is taken to the hospital after an accidental slip and fall during a hiking trip. X-Ray…

A: The Bone replacement includes the osteoclasts what breaks down the bone and the osteoblasts which…

Q: Compare five major characteristics of benign bone tumors with those of malignant bone tumors.

A: Bone tumors are mass of tissue formed by the abnormal cell division. As the tumors grow, the healthy…