structures of skeletal system
hard, calcified connective tissue
what is bone
the joint
what is arthr/o
lateral curvature of spine as well as twisting of vertebral column
what is scoliosis
bone is broken straight across
what is transverse
the skeletal system provides
what is supporting the body
where two bones meet
what is a joint
bone marrow
what is myel/o
decreases in bone mass resulting in thinning or weakening of bone
what is osteoporosis
bone is twisted apart
what is spiral
the skeletal system helps the body
what is facilitate movement
spongy material inside the bone
what is bone marrow
bone
what is oste/o
type of arthritis caused by loss of cartilage cushion covering bones in joints
what is osteoarthritis
small crack in bone
what is stress
the skeletal system protects
what is internal organs
group of cells that have similar structures and function together
what is tissue
crooked or bent
what is scoli/o
swelling, stiffness, pain,
and break down of cartilage in joints
caused by chronic soft tissue
inflammation
what is rheumatoid arthritis
bone is broken at an angle
what is oblique
the skeletal system produces
what is red blood cells
fiboursu connective tissue attaching everything together
what is ligaments
pelvis
what is pelv/o, pelv/i
anterior curvature of lumbar region
what is lordosis
bones are broken and crushed into pieces
what is comminuted
the skeletal system stores and releases what?
what is minerals and fats