__________ and __________ Are the Two Main General Considerations of a Physical

question 35

Short Answer

__________ and __________ are the two main general considerations of a physical examination listed in the text.

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Definitions:

Mineralized Salts

Inorganic substances, primarily calcium and phosphate, deposited in the matrix of bone and teeth, giving them hardness and rigidity.

Organic Matrix

The non-mineral component of bone and teeth, composed mainly of collagen and ground substance, which provides flexibility and tensile strength.

Osteocytes

Mature bone cells that maintain bone tissue by regulating mineral content and assisting in the repair of damaged bone.

Interstitial Lamellae

Layers of bone matrix in compact bone that fill the spaces between osteons, providing strength and support.