Across
- 4. characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of the bone tissue
- 6. infection which may involve all parts of the bone
- 9. bone is displaced from its proper position in a joint
- 11. bone is partly bent but never completely separates
- 12. result of a severe blow to the head
- 16. disc is a condition where cartilage disc ruptures or protrudes out of place and places pressure on the spinal nerve
- 18. caused by lack of vitamin D, usually found in children
- 19. exaggerated inward curvature in the lumbar region of the spine, just above the sacrum
- 20. broken ends do not pierce through the skin
Down
- 1. toe that is curled or flexed due to a bend in the middle joint of one or more toes
- 2. degenerative joint disease occurs with aging
- 3. joint disorder characterized by an acute inflammation commonly affecting the big toe, although it may affect other joints as well
- 5. inflammatory condition of more of more joints, accompanied by pain and often by changes in bone position
- 6. bone cancer in younger people
- 7. injury to a joint caused by any sudden or unusual motion
- 8. bone is splintered or broken into many pieces that can become embedded in the surrounding tissue
- 10. broken bone ends pierce and protrude through the skin
- 13. a side to side or lateral curvature of the spine
- 14. humped curvature to the thorasic area of the spine
- 15. trauma to the cervical vertebrae, usually the result of a automobile accident
- 17. arthritis chronic autoimmune disease which affects the connective tissue and joints