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Why is the calcaneum bone significant?
The calcaneus, or heel, is the strongest bone in the body. Thanks to the density and resistance to forces of standing, walking, and running. Often the femur is considered the strongest because of size and flexible properties.
What happens to bone density as you get older?
Due to mineral loss and lower activity, bone density decreases.
What is marked loss of bone density and an increase in bone porosity is known as?
Osteoporosis
What is caused by the progressive loss of bone density?
Osteoporosis is a condition where one experiences a loss in bone density. It is most commonly found in older women. Due to the loss in density, bones are more prone to fractures.
What is medical term for not strong bone?
Bone density loss or brittle bones Osteoporosis ,
The lossof bone dencity that may occur in the later years of life is called?
The early signs of loss of bone density is called osteopenia. The later condition in which loss of bone density is significant is called osteoporosis.
What happens if vitamin d is less?
you loss bone density
What is an unremarkable bone density test?
An unremarkable bone density test means that the results are within normal limits and show no signs of significant bone loss or osteoporosis. It is a positive outcome indicating good bone health.
What do you think are the physical effects of living in space for a long time?
Loss of bone and muscle density.
What body system are affected by osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is basically a severe loss of bone density.
Is milk bad for the elderly?
Yes, strangely, milk causes osteoporosis (thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density) which is something you want to prevent.
Which refers to a bone disorder found most often in the aged and resulting in the bones becoming porous and light?
Osteopenia refers to a marked loss of bone density.Osteoporosis refers to a marked loss of bone density and an increase in bone porosity commonly associated with aging.
