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What 2 dieseases affect the skeletal system?
osteoporosis and arthritis
How does diet and lifestyle affect the risk of osteoporosis?
People who smoke or drink too much, or do not get enough exercise have an increased chance of osteoporosis. Diet. Those who do not get enough calcium or protein may be more likely to have osteoporosis
What disease can affect the skeletal system?
i am Rickets, Polio, osteoporosis, are a few, but there are many
Who does osteoporosis affect?
Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disorder in the elderly, mostly in postmenopausal women and especially women over the age of 60. It causes decreased bone density.
What is is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a condition where bone creation is outpaced by bone loss. This causes bones to become brittle, and even mild stresses can lead to fracture. Osteoporosis can affect anyone, but white and Asian women past menopause are at highest risk.
Is the sternum medial to the heart?
The gallbladder is lateral to the sternum. The sternum is a midline structure.
How does osteoporosis affect the femur?
same way it effects every other bone it makes it weaker
The nipple is what to the sternum?
The nipple is lateral to the sternum.
What are 3 injuries and 2 diseases that affect bones and joints?
Osteoporosis, and/ or arthritis.
Is the heart anterior or lateral to the sternum?
The heat is posterior to the sternum, not anterior. It is a midline structure, like the sternum, so it is not lateral to the sternum.
Is the sternum inferior to the Umbilicus?
Yes, the sternum is superior to the umbilicus (belly button). The sternum is located in the chest region, while the umbilicus is found on the abdominal region.
What kind of tissue is the sternum?
The sternum is bone.
