Skeletal System

4. occurs when ligaments and tendons in the wrist swell, causing numbness, a tingling sensation in the thumb and forefinger
5. parts of the bone do not separate
7. What is the band of fibrous, slightly elastic connective tissue that attaches one bone to another
11. when bone shatters into more than two pieces
13. painful swellings of the bursae in the first joints of the big toes
18. can result from a sharp blow to a joint or a severe twisting of a joint
19. broken end of the bone breaks through the skin
20. What is the process by which bone is formed, renewed, and repaired
22. bone slips out of place, tearing ligaments that attach the bone to the joint
23. painful inflammation of the bursa

1. fracture is completely across the bone
2. broken end of the bone does not break through the skin
3. What cushions the bones, attach bone to bone, and attach bones to muscles
6. any type of break in the bone
8. What is the fibrous cord that attaches muscle to bone
9. What is the largest bone in the human body
10. prolonged, repeated movements such as sewing or computer work can damage tissues
12. What is the strong, flexible connective tissue that can cushion between bones to reduce friction
14. What is a lateral or side to side curvature of the spine
15. What is the smallest bone in the human body
16. condition in which there is progressive loss of bone tissue
17. What are the points at which bones meet
21. inflammation of a joint