Skeletal Injuries and Diseases

Front

A deformity of the spine in which the spine shows either a lateral or an S-shaped curvature

Back

Scoliosis

Front

Any type of break in the bone structure is......

Back

fracture

Front

Painful inflammation of the joints is called

Back

Arthritis

Front

•a thin break in the bone is called

Back

A hairline fracture

Front

When the bone sticks out of the skin, this is called...

Back

an open fracture

Front

A condition in which the bones become thin and brittle is called

Back

Osteoporosis

Front

Inflammation of the periosteum of the tibia (shin); causes pain to the front of the lower leg.

Back

Shin splints

Front

Cancer of the blood-forming cells, which reside in the bone marrow

Back

Luekemia

Front

When the bone has broken in two places, this is called...

Back

A complete fracture

Front

When the bone cracks on one side only, not all the way through is called...

Back

A greenstick fracture