2. Diseases of the Bone –
Osteoporosis
• Osteoporosis – a disease that weakens the bone over
time.
• Normally, cells remove old bone, and other cells
rebuild new bone. Osteoporosis causes bone-
removing cells to remove bone at a rate that is too
fast.
• Osteoporosis results in thinner, weaker bones that
can break more easily.

4. Diseases of the Bone – Periosteum
 The periosteum is a specialized connective tissue that
covers all bones and has the potential to form new
bone.
 The periosteum plays an important role in the
pathogenesis and treatment of osteoporosis.

6. Help Reduce Osteoporosis
• According to the Mayo Clinic, ensure adequate
amounts of calcium in the diet. Calcium comes from:
 Low-fat dairy products
 Dark green leafy vegetables
 Canned salmon or sardines
 Soy products
 Orange juice
 Calcium-fortified cereals
• Ensure adequate amounts of vitamin D in the diet
• Get regular exercise

7. Summary
• Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens the bone over
time.
• Normally, cells remove old bone, and other cells
rebuild new bone. Osteoporosis causes bone-
removing cells to remove bone at a rate that is too
fast.
• Osteoporosis results in thinner, weaker bones that
can break more easily.

8. Summary (continued)
Some things that we can do to help prevent
osteoporosis are to:
 Ensure adequate amounts of calcium in the diet
Ensure adequate amounts of vitamin D in the diet
 Get regular exercise

9. Thank You!
Thank you for viewing this presentation on
osteoporosis. We hope that you found the information
presented to be informative and valuable in
maintaining your health.

10. Text Credits
 Amgen, Inc. (2012). What Is Postmenopausal
Osteoporosis? Retrieved from
http://www.prolia.com/postmenopausal-
osteoporosis-education/postmenopausal-
osteoporosis.html?
WT.srch=1&channel=goog&subchannel=sea&source=
GOOGSEA
 The Free Dictionary (2013). Periosteum. Retrieved
from http://medical-
dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/periosteum

11. Video Credits
 Osteoporosis (2013). Ntress. Retrieved from
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?
video_id=283789
 Periosteum (2013). Ntress. Retrieved from
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?
video_id=283786