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This long bone of the upper arm connects the shoulder to the elbow.
What is the humerus?
The skeletal system is made up of bones and this type of connective tissue that holds joints together.
What are ligaments?
This condition causes bones to become weak and brittle, especially in older adults.
What is osteoporosis?
A chronic autoimmune disease that causes painful inflammation in joints.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
My symptoms get worse in wet and cold weather
What is Osteoarthritis?
I hang out at the joint that allows movement in all directions
Ball-and-Socket Joint
This bone is the longest and strongest in the human body.
What is the femur?
A break in a bone caused by trauma or stress.
What is a fracture?
This painful condition occurs when uric acid crystals build up in joints, often starting in the big toe.
What is gout?
I have this if I need a high and firm chair
What is a hip fracture?
The radius is located on this side of the forearm.
What is the ulna?
Muscles are attached to bones by this type of strong tissue.
What are tendons?
This type of fracture occurs when the bone breaks but does not pierce the skin.
What is a closed fracture?
A common joint injury involving stretching or tearing of ligaments.
What is a sprain?
Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation is needed if I have a?
What is a sprain or strain?
The skull protects this major organ of the nervous system.
What is the brain?
When a muscle contracts by direction, it pulls on the bone and causes this to happen.
What is voluntary movement?
This common condition causes joint pain and stiffness due to cartilage breakdown.
What is osteoarthritis?
This is a small tear or overstretching of a muscle or tendon.
What is a strain?
I can't use my fingers, put it on a flat surface or cover with a blanket during its process
What is a cast?
Long bones are essential for movement and also house this tissue responsible for making blood cells.
What is bone marrow?
This mineral is essential for strong bones and muscle contraction.
What is calcium?
This term describes a bone infection that can be caused by bacteria entering through a wound.
What is osteomyelitis? Page 776
Inflammation of the joints
What is Arthritis?
Skin care is very important. Infection and blisters can occur. Observe for Redness, swelling or drainage.
What is an Amputation and Prosthetic?