Question 1

what is the definition or description of: skeletal anomalies?

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Bone: Skeletal anomalies would typically refer to abnormalities of the bones of the body, the plural form of the term implies that more than one bone is involved.  There are many potential causes of skeletal anomalies such as genetic problems, metabolic conditions, etc.

Question 2

what drugs affect the skeletal systems?

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Meds affect bones: Many meds affect the skeleton. Some drugs may thin the bones as an unwanted side effect (steroids such as cortisone and the anti-seizure meds are most famous for doing this). Also, smoking and longterm alcohol use thin the bones. But there are other meds we use specifically to build bone in people with osteoporosis. Bones are changing all the time, and are affected by what we put in our bodies.

Question 3

what is skeletal dysplasia?

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Abnormal bones: Skeletal dysplasias represent abnormal structure and development of bones. Some are genetic in their development. Dysplasia is classified according to part of bone affected, epiphysis, metaphysis, or diaphysis Bone deformities can develop and often dwarfism is result of bone dysplasia.

Question 4

can you tell me about skeletal dysplasia?

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Abnormal bones: Skeletal dysplasias represent abnormal structure and development of bones. Some are genetic in their etiology. Dysplasia is classified according to part of bone affected, epiphysis, metaphysis, or diaphysis Bone deformities can develop and often dwarfism is result of bone dysplasia.

Question 5

dose orphenedrine is good for skeletal spasm?

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Yes : It's a muscle relaxant available only by prescription. See your doctor for evaluation and treatment.

Question 6

can rubber bands correct a skeletal overbite?

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Seem too: Rubber bands are commonly used in orthodontics to reduce an overbite.

Question 7

what is skeletal dysplasia and what are the symptoms?

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Dwarfism: Skeletal dysplasia is any of more than 200 conditions that result in the abnormal size and shape of bones and consequent disproportionately short stature, commonly called "dwarfism.".

Question 8

what system, besides skeletal, does osteoporosis affect?

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Just the skeletal: system,but it can cause compression of nerves,,so nerves could bee affected. Hope this helps!

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: skeletal survey?

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Series of X-rays: A skeletal survey is a series of x-rays that is used as a screening to tool.  It occurs when multiple x-rays are obtained of all areas of the body looking for pathology, whether it be signs of abuse, tumors, infection or other issues.

Question 10

skeletal dysplasia? what exactly is this andbwhat are symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Dwarfism: Disproportionately short stature dwarfism is skeletal dysplasia and it is officially osteochondrodysplasia. There are around 200 different disorders. These people have changes of cartilage and bone growth and can develop changes such as abnormal shape and size of the bones, .

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