1. Describe four contributing factors to osteoporosis in older women. 2. Explain how osteoporosis leads to loss of height. 3. Describe the pathophysiologic changes in muscular dystrophy. 4. Explain...

1. Describe four contributing factors to osteoporosis in older women.

2. Explain how osteoporosis leads to loss of height.

3. Describe the pathophysiologic changes in muscular dystrophy.

4. Explain how vertebral deformities develop in muscular dystrophy.

5. Prepare a chart comparing osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis with respect to pathophysiology, common joints affected, and characteristics of pain.