Across
- 1. an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
- 2. stores fat
- 3. a fracture which twists around the bone (occurs from a twisting force)
- 4. abnormal softening of the cartilage
- 6. forms red blood cells
- 9. a bone fracture that breaks through the skin
- 11. supports the head and body and protects the spinal cord
- 12. inflammation of a bursa
- 14. a physician who specializes in the study and treatment of arthritis characterized by inflammation in the joints and connective tissue
- 15. nuclear imaging test that helps diagnose bone disease
- 16. joint-lubricating fluid secreted by the synovial membrane
- 17. the total displacement of a bone from its joint
- 23. a complete fracture that is straight across the bone
- 25. an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine
- 26. surgeon a person who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the bones, joints, and muscles
- 28. a bending or incomplete break of a bone (most common in children)
Down
- 1. lines the capsule and secretes synovial fluid
- 4. a broken bone with no open wound
- 5. a person who treats mis-alignments of the spine
- 7. a fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed
- 8. areas where two or more bones join together
- 10. an abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine
- 13. the partial displacement of a bone from its joint
- 18. connects bone to bone
- 19. inflammation of a joint
- 20. a fibrous sac that acts as a cushion to ease movement in areas that are subject to friction
- 21. a small crack in the bone that often develops from chronic and excessive impact (overuse injury)
- 22. "wear and tear arthritis"
- 24. a person who specializes in care for the feet
- 27. the smooth rubbery,blue-white connective tissue that acts as a shock absorber between bones