Genetic determination of bone density
1997; Elsevier BV; Volume: 350; Issue: 9087 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/s0140-6736(05)62468-3
ISSN1474-547X
AutoresEdward M. Greenfield, Victor M. Goldberg,
Tópico(s)Bone Metabolism and Diseases
ResumoAn archaeological study of human skeletons from the 9th to 16th centuries has recently revealed an association between formation of bony osteophytes at joint margins and formation of bony outgrowths at sites of insertion of ligaments and tendons into bones (enthesophytes).1 J Rogers and colleagues therefore suggest that the 20–25% of skeletons that exhibit both osteophytes and enthesophytes may reflect a group of individuals who can be classified as "bone formers".1
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