Musculoskeletal Sys. Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
osseous | bony; composed of bone |
osteoblast | a cell associated with the production of bones |
osteoclast | a large cell associated with the absorption and removal of bone |
osteocyte | a mature osteoblast |
collagen | a fibrous insoluble protein found in the white fibers of connective tissue including bone, ligaments, and tendons |
periosteum | the specialized connective tissue covering all the bones of the body |
endosteum | the connective tissue membrane lining the medullary cavity of bone |
medullary | pertaining to bone marrow |
diaphysis | the portion of a long bone between its ends; shaft |
epiphysis | the end of a long bone that is usually wider than the shaft |
ossification | the formation of bone |
calcification | deposit of calcium salts within bony tissues |
condyle | a rounded knobby projection at the end of a bone that fits into a joint |
malleolus | the rounded bony prominence or projection on either side of the ankle joint |
fossa | a furrow or depression in a bone or other structure |
olecranon | the large process of the ulna forming the bony prominence of the elbow |
foramen foramina | a natural opening, specially in a bone the may pass into or through the bone |
meatus | a tube-shaped passage |
mastoid | formed like a breast or nipple |
process | noticeable projection of bone |
articulation | a joint; junction of two or more bones |
ligament | a band of strong fibrous connective tissue which hold articular ends of bones together |
tendon | a strong cord of fibrous connective tissue serving to attach muscles to bones |
bursa | a small closed sac containing synovial fluid, subject to friction |
meniscus | a crescent-shaped fibrocartilage in the knee joint |
retinaculum | tight transverse fibrous bands or ligaments the serve to bind down the tendons close to the bones |
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