Bone Functions - Answers -Form body structure
-Supports soft tissues
-Attachment point for muscles
-Mineral storage
-Formation of blood cells
Ligaments - Answers Connect bone to other bone to form a joint. Strengthen and stabilize joint
Tendons - Answers Connect bones to muscles and carry the contractile forces from the muscle to bone
and cause movement
Cartilage - Answers Flexible connective tissue found throughout the body. Connects ribs to sternum,
covers epiphysis of long bones
Herniated disc - Answers Spinal disc that slips out of place or ruptures
-Back pain that spreads to buttocks and legs
-Tingling/numbness
-Muscle spasms or weakness
-Limited mobility
Scoliosis - Answers A sideways or abnormal S or C shaped curve of the spine
-Back pain
-Uneven hips or shoulders
-Abnormal curve of spine
-Leaning to one side
-Exhaustion of spine after sitting or standing
-Difficulty breathing
Fractures - Answers Break in continuity of bone
, -Pain from damage to surrounding tissues
-Visible fracture on xray
-Protrusion of bone out of skin
-Limited mobility
Multiple Sclerosis - Answers An autoimmune disease that causes damage to myelin sheath around
nerves
-Loss of balance, dizziness
-Muscle spasms
-Numbness/tingling
-Problems moving arms or legs
-Tremor or weakness in arms or legs
-Bowel and bladder problems
-Eye, hearing and speech problems
-Cognitive deficits
Osteoarthritis - Answers Degeneration of cartilage and bone in a joint
-Joint pain and swelling
-Joint stiffness
-Loss of joint flexibility
-Bone spurs
-Crackling sounds (crepitus) during joint movement
-Joint tenderness
Parkinson's Disease - Answers A motor system disorder caused by the loss of dopamine neurons