1.03 Skeletal System Disorders

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Across
  1. 4. characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of the bone tissue
  2. 6. infection which may involve all parts of the bone
  3. 9. bone is displaced from its proper position in a joint
  4. 11. bone is partly bent but never completely separates
  5. 12. result of a severe blow to the head
  6. 16. disc is a condition where cartilage disc ruptures or protrudes out of place and places pressure on the spinal nerve
  7. 18. caused by lack of vitamin D, usually found in children
  8. 19. exaggerated inward curvature in the lumbar region of the spine, just above the sacrum
  9. 20. broken ends do not pierce through the skin
Down
  1. 1. toe that is curled or flexed due to a bend in the middle joint of one or more toes
  2. 2. degenerative joint disease occurs with aging
  3. 3. joint disorder characterized by an acute inflammation commonly affecting the big toe, although it may affect other joints as well
  4. 5. inflammatory condition of more of more joints, accompanied by pain and often by changes in bone position
  5. 6. bone cancer in younger people
  6. 7. injury to a joint caused by any sudden or unusual motion
  7. 8. bone is splintered or broken into many pieces that can become embedded in the surrounding tissue
  8. 10. broken bone ends pierce and protrude through the skin
  9. 13. a side to side or lateral curvature of the spine
  10. 14. humped curvature to the thorasic area of the spine
  11. 15. trauma to the cervical vertebrae, usually the result of a automobile accident
  12. 17. arthritis chronic autoimmune disease which affects the connective tissue and joints