The Skeletal System Crossword

A chronic condition caused by overactivity of the anterior pituitary gland, resulting in excessive secretions of growth hormone
A congenital defect in the development of the posterior vertebral arch
Caused by a violent back-and-forth movement of the neck and head as experienced in a rear-end car collision or by athletic injuries
A rupture of the fibrocartilage surrounding an intervertebral disk that cushions the vertebrae above and below
Posterior curvature of the spine is accentuated in the upper thoracic region
Caused by deficiencies such as inadequate exposure to sunlight
Breaking of bone due to an injury
Inflammation of any one or more of the paranasal sinuses. Treatment includes antibiotics, decongestants, analgesics, and surgery to aid drainage
Occurs when the maxillary bones do not form normally
Excessive bone destruction and unorganized bone repair. Treatment includes a high-protein and high-calcium diet with mild but regular exercise
Develops when the nasal septum shifts to the side during normal growth
Caused by a blow to the supraorbital ridge
Can occur from falling with outstretched arm. Most common treatment is the use of the shoulder-arm sling to keep arm stationary
Results from inadequate ossification occurring at the epiphyseal plates of long bones. Results in an individual being abnormally small
Occurs when the palatine processes of the maxillary bones do not fuse properly. Results in opening between the oral and nasal cavities
An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine that occurs most often in the thoracic region
Is an abnormal accentuated lumbar curvature
Decrease in bone mass due to decrease levels of estrogen
Results of excessive endochondral ossification at the epiphany plates of long bones. Results in abnormally large limbs