Usually occurs over time; usually lasting over 3 months

Cells that produce or build bone

Cells that absorb or break down bone

The shaft of the bone

Ends of the bone; growth plates are found here

Outer covering of a bone

True or False: a break in the bone is different than a fracture

a break consisting of 3 or more fragments of bone

Incomplete break; common in adolescents

A break that has little or no movement, does not affect soft tissue

A break where the bone protrudes through the skin causing soft tissue damage

A break that occurs horizontally across the bone

A break that runs parallel with the bone

Usually caused by a torsion force

A break in the tendon or ligament attachment

Usually caused by a compressive force, seen in verterbrae

Stretching or tearing of ligament

Stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon

Bone pops completely out of alignment

Bone pops partially out of alignment

Inflammation of the fluid filled sacs at joints

Inflammation of the tendon

Inflammation of the synovial sheath

Inflammation due to deterioration of the cartilage at the ends of bones

Soreness that usually occurs 24-48 hours after activity

Attach bone to bone

Attach muscle to bone