Across
- 3. partial displacement of the spinal cord or another joint
- 6. disease bones become fragile and crooked
- 9. cancer producing immature bone; begins in cells that form bone
- 10. aging phenomenon, bones and ligaments in the spine wear
- 12. loss of bone density; precursor to osteoporosis
Down
- 1. inflammation of the periosteum, a layer of connective tissue surrounding bone
- 2. clubfoot, foot twisted/upside down, no discomfort or pain
- 4. bones become brittle and fragile
- 5. bifida split/open spine, can be caused by lack of Vitamin B in the mother’s diet
- 7. arthritis chronic inflammatory disorder affecting joints like in hands, feet
- 8. sideway the curvature of spine; can occur in a growth spurt before puberty
- 11. damage to ligament (the bands of tissue between joints)