Lab 4 Clinical Considerations

a portion of the spinal cord develops abnormally. The adjacent vertebral arches do not form since the vertebral arch is incomplete, the meninges bulge out

reduction in bone mass and strength sufficient to compromise normal bone function

inadequate bone production as adult, leading to decrease in mass and a decrease in bone function and strength

• Scoliosis - side ways
• Kyphosis - extreme arch in thoracic curvature
• Lordosis - extreme arch in lumbar curvature

• Vertebral disk partially forced into vertebral canal
• - disk ruptures and enters canal

Removal of spinous processes to gain access to and treat herniated disc

painful and destructive bone infection caused by bacteria

localized osteoclast activity increased and osteoblasts produce abnormal matrix proteins leading to gradual deformation of the skeleton