Skeletal System Disorders

Front

The bone is splintered into many pieces:

Simple

,

Compound

,

Greenstick

,

Comminuted

Back

Comminuted

Front

The simplest type of fracture; bone is partly bent, but not completely separated.

Back

Greenstick

Front

This is the most serious fracture; bone pierce through the skin:

Back

Compound

Front

Spinal deformity that causes the hunchback appearance: scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis, spina bifida

Back

kyphosis

Front

Deformity of spine that has the swayback appearance:
- kyphosis
- lordosis
- scoliosis
- osteoporosis

Back

lordosis

Front

Inflammation of the joints; there are at least 20 different types.

Back

arthritis

Front

Stretching or tearing of the ligaments from rolling your ankle:

Back

sprain

Front

This disorder mainly affects the big toe: buildup of uric acid.

Back

gout

Front

This disorder is from a vitamin deficiency and causes soft and weak bones usually in children:

osteoarthritis

,

gout

,

rickets

,

dislocation

Back

rickets

Front

This is an autoimmune disorder that causes painful, stiff joints that become deformed:

Back

rheumatoid arthritis