Structure and Function
The junction between two bones; articulation
joint
oste/o
bone
crani/o
skull, cranium
Inflammation of a join
arthritis
A sideways curvature of the spine in any region
scoliosis
A strong band of connective tissue that joins one bone to another
ligament
burs/o
bursa
pelv/i
pelvis
Inflammation of bone and bone marrow caused by infection, usually bacterial
osteomyelitis
A condition, characterized by reduction in bone density, most common in white women past menopause; predisposing factors include poor diet, inactivity, and low estrogen levels
osteoporosis
A type of dense connective tissue that is found in the skeleton, larynx, trachea, and bronchi; it is the precursor to most bone tissue
cartilage
arthr/o
joint
cost/o
rib
An exaggerated curve of the spine in the thoracic region; hunchback, humpback
kyphosis
Inflammation and enlargement of the metatarsal joint of the great toe, usually with displacement of the great toe toward the other toes
bunion
The upper part of the trunk between the neck and the abdomen; formed by the 12 pairs of ribs and sternum
thorax
chondr/o
cartilage
spondyl/o
vertebra
Faulty bone formation in children, usually caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D
rickets
A benign bone tumor that usually remains small and localized
osteoma
A fibrous band of connective tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone
tendon
myel/o
bone marrow, spinal cord
rachi/o
spine
A form of acute arthritis, usually beginning in the knee or foot, caused by deposit of uric acid salts in the joint
gout
A malignant tumor of cartilage
chondrosarcoma