Question

Disorders of the skeletal system are varied and interesting, name two disorders. Describe them, locate it and include a picture.

Answer 1

Disorder	description	location	picture
1. Osteoporosis	it is a condition in which bones become weak, fragile and liable to break. Bones become porous and bone density is reduced. It is caused due to deficiency of vitamin D, Calcium, genetic factor.	Various bones of the body (especially wrist, hips, spine)
2. Kyphosis	It is a condition in which outer curvature of spine increases (i.e.in a convex fashion).	Regions of spine