This book provides an overview of skeletal biology from the molecular level to the organ level, including cellular control, interaction and response; adaptive responses to various external stimuli; the interaction of the skeletal system with other metabolic processes in the body; and the effect of various disease processes on the skeleton. The book also includes chapters that address how the skeleton can be evaluated through the use of various imaging technologies, biomechanical testing, histomorphometric analysis, and the use of genetically modified animal models. Presents an in-depth overview of skeletal biology from the molecular to the organ levelOffers refresher level content for clinicians or researchers outside their areas of expertiseBoasts editors and many chapter authors from Indiana and Purdue Universities, two of the broadest and deepest programs in skeletal biology in the US; other chapter authors include clinician scientists from pharmaceutical companies that apply the basics of bone biology INDICE: Basic Bone Biology and Physiology Chapter 1: Bone morphology and organization Chapter 2: Bone cells Chapter 3: Local regulation of bone cell function Chapter 4: Bone modeling and remodeling Assessment of Bone Structure and Function Chapter 5: Skeletal imaging Chapter 6: Skeletal hard tissue biomechanics Chapter 7: Techniques in histomorphometry Chapter 8: Skeletal genetics Skeletal adaptation Chapter 9: Mechanical adaptation Chapter 10: Fracture healing Chapter 11: Craniofacial biology, orthodontics, and implants Hormonal and Metabolic Effects on Bone Chapter 12: Skeletal growth and development Chapter 13: Calcium and phosphate: Hormonal regulation and metabolism Chapter 14: Nutrition Chapter 15: Hormonal effects on bone cells Skeletal disease and treatment Chapter 16: Metabolic bone diseases Chapter 17: Pharmaceutical treatments of osteoporosis
- ISBN: 978-0-12-416015-6
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 390
- Fecha Publicación: 02/08/2013
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés