Chapter 10: Muscles & Joints

abnormal hardening of muscle

instrument used to cut a tendon

malignant tumor

abnormal hardening

stiffness

where bones connect

neck cervix

decrease in bone density during development

limitation of normal motion caused by fibrous growth

cervical spasm and stiffness

abnormal growth of bones surface

weakness

rounded raised part of bones that serves an attachment for tendon

partial forward dislocation of vertebrae

sideways curvature of spine

deformity characterized by the great toe moving inward and 2nd toe angulation

healthcare provider specializing in disorders of the spine

forward curvature of lumbar spine

decrease in bone density due to age and lack of calcium and vitamin d

grating sound made by movement of bone ends rubbing together

fracture breaks parallel to the long axis of bone

broken end of the bone are wedged into each other

fracture across the whole width of bone

freely movable joint