Across
- 4. softening of bone
- 5. chronic inflammatory myopathy, may be an autoimmune disorder
- 8. the procedure the involves taking x-ray images after injection of contrast material into a joint
- 13. congenital abnormality of hindfoot involving the talus (clubfoot)
- 14. joints doctor
- 15. where bones come together, type determined by need for flexibility
- 22. embryonic cell
- 23. synovial membrane
- 25. source of calcium
- 26. inflammation secondary to infection
- 27. to bind, tie together
- 29. spaces contain red bone marrow with elements for blood formation
- 30. skeletal muscle connected to bones
- 31. lack of strength
Down
- 1. posterior curvature in thoracic region
- 2. a fluid filled cyst arising from the joint capsule or a tendon in the wrist
- 3. loss of articular cartilage and formation of bone spurs at articular surfaces
- 6. System bones, muscles, and joints of the body
- 7. watery flow
- 8. surgical puncture to remove fluid from the joint space
- 9. structural support and protection of internal organs
- 10. swelling of medial aspect of joint between big toe and first metatarsal bone
- 11. 26 bone segments from base for skull to tailbone
- 12. cone-like flared portion between end and shaft
- 16. trauma to joint with pain, swelling and injury to ligaments
- 17. bones and bone disease doctor
- 18. serves as attachments for muscles and tendons
- 19. internal and external movement
- 20. tendon
- 21. instrument to cut
- 24. elbow
- 28. bony growth on surface of bone