The Skeletal System

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Across
  1. 1. an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
  2. 2. stores fat
  3. 3. a fracture which twists around the bone (occurs from a twisting force)
  4. 4. abnormal softening of the cartilage
  5. 6. forms red blood cells
  6. 9. a bone fracture that breaks through the skin
  7. 11. supports the head and body and protects the spinal cord
  8. 12. inflammation of a bursa
  9. 14. a physician who specializes in the study and treatment of arthritis characterized by inflammation in the joints and connective tissue
  10. 15. nuclear imaging test that helps diagnose bone disease
  11. 16. joint-lubricating fluid secreted by the synovial membrane
  12. 17. the total displacement of a bone from its joint
  13. 23. a complete fracture that is straight across the bone
  14. 25. an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine
  15. 26. surgeon a person who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the bones, joints, and muscles
  16. 28. a bending or incomplete break of a bone (most common in children)
Down
  1. 1. lines the capsule and secretes synovial fluid
  2. 4. a broken bone with no open wound
  3. 5. a person who treats mis-alignments of the spine
  4. 7. a fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed
  5. 8. areas where two or more bones join together
  6. 10. an abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine
  7. 13. the partial displacement of a bone from its joint
  8. 18. connects bone to bone
  9. 19. inflammation of a joint
  10. 20. a fibrous sac that acts as a cushion to ease movement in areas that are subject to friction
  11. 21. a small crack in the bone that often develops from chronic and excessive impact (overuse injury)
  12. 22. "wear and tear arthritis"
  13. 24. a person who specializes in care for the feet
  14. 27. the smooth rubbery,blue-white connective tissue that acts as a shock absorber between bones