MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

PATHOLOGIC CONDITIONS

• Ewing sarcoma- Rare tumor in children
• Exostosis- Bony growth
• Osteosarcoma- Malignant tumor of osteoblasts
• Osteomalacia- Softening of bone
• Osteoporosis- Decrease in bone density

STRUCTURE

• 206 bones in the body
• Short bones
• Flat bones
• Sesamoid bones
• Tendons/ligaments

LAB TESTS

• Arthroscopy
• Arthrocentesis
• Bone scan
• Muscle Biopsy
• Computed Tomography (CT)