List and Describe the Four Ways of Collecting Assessment Information

question 38

Short Answer

List and describe the four ways of collecting assessment information.

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Definitions:

Brittle Bone

Also known as osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily due to a collagen defect.

Hydroxyapatite Crystals

Mineral complexes primarily of calcium and phosphate that form the hard structure of bones and teeth.

Compression Strength

The capacity of a material or structure to withstand loads tending to reduce size, measured in force per unit area.

Chondroblasts

Cells that produce cartilage, developing into chondrocytes which are the cells primarily found in cartilage.