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T F 7. Like the bones of the cranium, all the facial
bones are united by immovable sutures.
T F 8. If the thoracic vertebrae become excessively
curved, a condition known as kyphosis
develops.
T F 9. The 11th and 12th ribs have another name,
floating ribs, because they do not articulate at
all with other parts of the skeleton.
T F 10. The scapula is the bone whose common
name is the collarbone.
Chapter 7
Search and Explore
● Search the Internet for any one of the
following famous people: Andre the Giant,
Richard Kiel, or Carel Struycken. Give an
oral presentation on the individ-ual you
chose and describe their disease.
Case Study^
Lorette, a 70-year-old woman, is being evaluated by an orthopedist at a local clinic
following a recent wrist fracture. A year ago, Lorette fell and experienced a verte-bral
fracture, which is still creating serious back pain. The health care provider notes that
Lorette has a stooped posture and a hunched back. Her medical record reveals a^
history of small fractures, as well as an abnormal yearly loss of height.
Questions
- What condition might be responsible for Lorette’s medical history and current
problems?^
2.^ Which individuals are most likely to develop this condition?^ - What hormone protects women from developing this problem prior to
menopause?^
4.^ What is the medical term for hunchback, and what causes it to develop?^
5.^ Why might Lorette have lost height over the years?^ - What measures can individuals take to prevent this skeletal disorder?
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