General
Where 2 or more bones are joined together
Joint
Bones become brittle and weak due to loss of bone tissue; bones become more porous
Osteoporosis
Diagnoses/treats injuries and diseases using imaging procedures, like X-rays
Radiologist
Rib
Femur
Connective tissue composed of collagenous fibers in a rubbery gelatinous substance
Cartilage
Tumors within a bone causing bones to weaken
Bone Cancer
Creates recovery plan designated for patient's specific needs
Physical Therapist
E
Humerus
H
Clavicle
Includes bones of the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage
Axial Skeleton
Cancer that originates in bone marrow and results in formation of abnormal white blood cells
Leukemia
Treats disorders of foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg
Podiatrist
A
Tibia
I
Scapula
Cells that use acids and enzymes to decompose bone
Osteoclasts
Disruption of replacement of old bone
Paget's Disease
Detect, diagnose, and treat bone, muscle, and joint issues, including autoimmune diseases
Rheumatologist
C
Mandible
G
Patella
How many bones are in an adult human?
206
Inflammation narrows the space within the sheath that surrounds a tendon in the finger, making the finger stuck in a bent position
Trigger Finger
Dig up bones from the ground
Archaeologist
D
Metacarpals
J
Tarsals