Skeletal System Diseases
Across
- 2. bone is broken by a twisting force
- 5. displacement of the bone from its normal position within a joint
- 7. infection in the bone and bone marrow
- 10. abnormal thinning of the bone structure, decreased density
- 13. arthrtitis caused by bacteria in the bite of an infected deer tick
- 14. fracture in which the bone is broken only on one side
- 16. lateral curvature of the spine
- 18. inflammation of the joint
- 19. buildup of uric acid crystals causing pain and swelling in the joint
- 20. abnormal softening of the joint or bone
Down
- 1. fracture that breaks the skin
- 3. type of arthritis that is autoimmune
- 4. curvature of the spine in which the thorax is rounded hunchback-like
- 6. curvature of the lower spine, making the person look swayback
- 8. joint pain
- 9. radius is broken by falling onto an outstretched hand
- 11. malignant tumor of the bone
- 12. overstretching or tearing of a ligament
- 15. bone that is crushed into several pieces
- 17. benign tumor of the bone