Joint
Across
- 3. When a bone is forced out of its normal position in a joint.
- 5. A joint allowing limited movement, such as the spine.
- 9. The protective covering around a synovial joint.
- 11. The movement of a limb toward the body's midline.
- 12. The digits that form part of the foot.
- 13. A flexible tissue found at joints and in other areas.
- 15. The joint between the thigh and the lower leg.
- 18. The fibrous joints between skull bones.
- 20. A joint that allows for rotational movement, like the neck.
- 22. The joint connecting the hand and forearm.
- 24. The circular movement of a limb at a joint.
- 26. The point where two or more bones meet.
- 27. A freely moving joint, such as the elbow or shoulder.
- 30. The movement of a limb away from the body's midline.
- 31. A stretch or tear in a ligament around a joint.
- 32. A chronic autoimmune disorder that affects joints.
- 35. The digits that form part of the hand.
- 36. A connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
- 37. Inflammation of a joint, often causing pain and stiffness.
- 39. The action of straightening a joint, increasing its angle.
Down
- 1. A space within a joint that contains synovial fluid.
- 2. A condition that weakens bones and can affect joint stability.
- 4. The action of pulling or elongating a joint.
- 6. A joint allowing movement in one direction, like a door.
- 7. A joint allowing for a wide range of movement, like the thumb joint.
- 8. A degenerative joint disease affecting cartilage.
- 10. A type of joint that allows movement in all directions.
- 14. The action of bending a joint, reducing its angle.
- 16. The hinge connecting the upper arm and the forearm.
- 17. A partial dislocation of a joint.
- 19. A type of joint where the bones are connected by fibrous tissue.
- 21. The joint where the arm meets the body.
- 23. A type of joint that allows free movement, like the knee or elbow.
- 25. A small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction at joints.
- 28. A connective tissue that joins bones together.
- 29. The joint connecting the pelvis and the thigh.
- 33. A crescent-shaped cartilage in the knee joint.
- 34. The joint where the foot meets the leg.
- 38. The movement of a bone around its axis, like turning the head.