Across
- 5. Bone destroying cells
- 6. Type of joint that the vertebrea is
- 9. Progressive destruction with loss of cartilage and breakdown of matrix
- 10. Type of joint that the hip is
- 12. Small sacs of synovial fluid that cushions joints and protects bony prominences
- 15. Process takes 12 months
- 16. Type of joint that the skull is
Down
- 1. Bone cells
- 2. Systemic disease where uric acid production is greater than kidney excretion
- 3. Systemic disease where organs or body systems have prevalent connective tissue
- 4. Bone forming cells
- 7. Fibrous tissue that attach muscle to bone
- 8. Lack of calcium caused by prednisone or other reasons
- 11. Chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs
- 13. Attach bone to bone at articulations
- 14. Type of joint that the elbow is