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The Skeletal System ch.6 lecture 4 (bone fractures (simple(closed) (breaks…
The Skeletal System ch.6 lecture 4
appendicular region
perform most of the body's movements, which makes them more vulnerable to sports injuries
arms and legs
pelvic girdle
women have wider pubic angle which makes it easier for childbirth.
helps scientists identify gender
bone fractures
simple(closed)
breaks without punctures to the skin
compound(open)
bone pushed through skin
hairline
fine fracture, doesn't complete
spiral
severe twisting of bone
greenstick
incomplete breaks, more common in children
comminuted
when bone is fragmented or splintered
healing of bones
reduced
bones that are not touching (poorly aligned)
closed reduction
slight misalignment (force could be used to position the bone in place)
surgical or open reductions
pins, screws, plates, or other tools needed to fix bones.
traction
uses heavy weights to make a pulling force on the injured bone to keep it in place
osteoporosis and arthritis
congenital
present at or before
degenerative
when your tissues and organs aren't working good
nutritional
when your not taking the right amount of nutrients for your body
secondary disorders
tumors, inflammation, trauma, infection