ANATOMY
MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE
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Question
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Osteoporosis is:
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thinning and weakening of bones
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wear and tear on a joint
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a severe sprain in a joint
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soreness surrounding a joint
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -When osteoporosis occurs, the holes and spaces in the honeycomb are much larger than in healthy bone. Osteoporotic bones have lost density or mass and contain abnormal tissue structure. As bones become less dense, they weaken and are more likely to break.
Detailed explanation-2: -As we get older, our bone density slowly decreases. This is called bone loss or bone thinning. The hard, outer shell of the bones (compact bone) gets thinner and the holes in cancellous (spongy) bone get larger. In time, bones become more fragile. This is why bone fractures are more common after the age of 65.
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