Diseases of the skeletal system part 2

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Across
  1. 3. partial displacement of the spinal cord or another joint
  2. 6. disease bones become fragile and crooked
  3. 9. cancer producing immature bone; begins in cells that form bone
  4. 10. aging phenomenon, bones and ligaments in the spine wear
  5. 12. loss of bone density; precursor to osteoporosis
Down
  1. 1. inflammation of the periosteum, a layer of connective tissue surrounding bone
  2. 2. clubfoot, foot twisted/upside down, no discomfort or pain
  3. 4. bones become brittle and fragile
  4. 5. bifida split/open spine, can be caused by lack of Vitamin B in the mother’s diet
  5. 7. arthritis chronic inflammatory disorder affecting joints like in hands, feet
  6. 8. sideway the curvature of spine; can occur in a growth spurt before puberty
  7. 11. damage to ligament (the bands of tissue between joints)