Skeletal Terms
A sideways curvature of the spine
What is scoliosis?
Softening of bones caused by vitamin D deficiency in adults.
What is osteomalacia?
Membrane lining synovial joints that produces fluid.
What is the synovial membrane?
Smaller lower leg bone located beside the tibia.
What is the fibula?
Excessive outward curvature of the thoracic spine (hunchback).
What is kyphosis?
A break or crack in a bone.
What is a fracture?
Chronic joint inflammation caused by wear and tear.
What is osteoarthritis?
Fluid that lubricates joints for smooth movement.
What is synovial fluid?
Knee cap bone.
What is the patella?
Excessive inward curvature of the lumbar spine (swayback).
What is lordosis?
Individual bones of the spine.
What are vertebrae?
A condition of low bone density increasing fracture risk.
What is osteoporosis?
Cushioning sac that reduces friction around joints.
What is a bursa?
Larger lower leg bone, known as the shinbone.
What is the tibia?
Benign tumor of cartilage cells.
What is chondroma?
Fibrous bands connecting bones to other bones.
What are ligaments?
Infection of bone and bone marrow.
What is osteomyelitis?
Surgical repair or replacement of a joint.
What is arthroplasty?
Hip socket bone where femur head fits.
What is the acetabulum?
Tissue responsible for blood cell formation.
What is hemopoietic tissue?
Flexible connective tissue cushioning bones at joints.
What is cartilage?
Loss of joint mobility due to stiffness or fusion.
What is ankylosis?
The combining form meaning spinal cord or bone marrow.
What does myel/o refer to?
Also called collarbone, connects shoulder to sternum.
What is the clavicle?
Lower back pain, often muscular or nerve-related.
What is lumbago?