<prompt> All statements are true for osteomalacia except: March 2012Loosers zone on X-rayCommoner in femalesRaised serum calciumMuscular weakness  <response>: Ans: C i.e. Raised serum calcium Osteomalacia Loosers zone pseudofractures are radiolucent zones occurring at the sites of stress in osteomalacia commonly at pubic rami Osteomalacia is more common in women who live in purdah lack exposure to sunlight Serum calcium phosphate is low alkaline phosphatase is high Muscular weakness The patient feels very weak. He may difficulty in climbing up down the stairs 