Across
- 3. Rheumatoid Arthritis is said to be… because it can affect the whole body, not just joints
- 7. Warmth is seen due to increased blood flow as a result of…
- 10. Subchondral… are fluid filled spaces in bone under cartilage
- 11. Progressive wear-and-tear of joint structures makes this…
- 12. Subchondral… is increased bone density beneath cartilage
- 13. Grating or crackling sensation on joint movement
Down
- 1. A condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues
- 2. Associated mainly with occupational or sporting factors
- 4. A risk factor associated with increased mechanical load/ wear and tear
- 5. Same joints affected on both sides of the body
- 6. Thickened, inflamed synovial tissue that invades and destroys cartilage and bone
- 8. This reflects systemic inflammation and is why temperatures are recorded
- 9. Inflammation of blood vessels