Skeletal System

2. the bones of the arms, legs, shoulders, and hips
3. an injury caused when a ligament is stretched or torn
6. a slippery liquid that lubricates joints and helps them move smoothly
7. strong tissue that connects bone to bone
8. strong tissue that connects muscle to bone
9. a condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints
11. an injury where a bone is forced out of its normal position in a joint
15. a tough outer covering that protects and nourishes bones
17. the process of forming and developing bone
19. the bones that form the main center of the body including the skull, spine, and ribs
20. a break or crack in a bone

1. inflammation of small fluid filled sacs that cushion joints
4. the place where two or more bones meet
5. a condition that causes bones to become weak and break more easily
10. an injury where cartilage in a joint becomes damaged or torn
12. the part of the skull that surrounds and protects the brain
13. an abnormal sideways curve of the spine
14. the individual bones that make up the spine
16. strong flexible tissue that cushions joints and supports parts of the body
18. soft tissue inside bones that produces blood cells