An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, occurring most often in the thoracic region, is known as ____.

Inflammation of an entire joint is called ____.

The flared portion at the end of each bone is called the ____.

The movement that occurs only with the thumb and allows us to use tools is known as ____.

The strongest portion of the hip bone, the bone that bears the weight of the body in the sitting position, is known as the ____.

The formation of platelets and red and white blood cells within the red bone marrow is known as ____.

A rupture of the fibrocartilage between an intervertebral disk is known as (a) ____.

susceptibility to bone fracture

a twisting or turning action resulting in a tearing of ligaments associated with a joint