ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Over time, a vitamin D or calcium deficiency will cause rickets in children and soft bones (osteomalacia) in adults.

Detailed explanation-2: -Osteomalacia affects both children and adults and is a disease in which the bones don’t contain enough bone mineral (mostly calcium and phosphate). Like rickets, osteomalacia can cause bone pain and increase the risk of fracture.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rickets is a condition that affects bone development in children. It causes bone pain, poor growth and soft, weak bones that can lead to bone deformities. Adults can experience a similar condition, which is known as osteomalacia or soft bones.

Detailed explanation-4: -Osteomalacia is softening of the bones. It most often occurs because of a problem with vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium. Your body needs calcium to maintain the strength and hardness of your bones. In children, the condition is called rickets.

Detailed explanation-5: -In adults, severe vitamin D deficiency leads to osteomalacia. Osteomalacia causes weak bones, bone pain, and muscle weakness.