The Osseous Erosions of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Occurring at Areas Where

question 6

Multiple Choice

The osseous erosions of rheumatoid arthritis, occurring at areas where panus has direct contact with bone, are found at the __________.

• A) distal tufts of the phalanges
• B) intraarticular bare areas
• C) metadiaphysis of long bones
• D) epiphysis of long bones

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Definitions:

Malignant Tumors

Cancerous growths that are aggressive and can invade surrounding tissues or spread to other parts of the body.

Chondrosarcoma

A type of cancer that occurs in the cartilage cells and is typically seen in adults, often in the pelvis, leg, or arm.

Osteosarcoma

A type of bone cancer that originates from osteoblasts, the cells that make bony tissue.

Cartilage

A flexible, rubbery tissue found in joints, the respiratory tract, and between spinal discs, acting as a cushion and structural component.