Ortho Crossword

Question 1

Medical term for elbow

Answer 1

Olecranon

Question 2

Movement away from midline

Answer 2

Abduction

Question 3

Projection of a bone such as
the malleolus

Answer 3

Process

Question 4

Columns of bone with large spaces

Answer 4

Trabeculae

Question 5

Line of cartilage in bone where growth occurs

Answer 5

Epiphysial

Question 6

Nearer to the area under consideration

Answer 6

Proximal

Question 7

Type of joint found between the trapezium and
metacarpal

Answer 7

Saddle

Question 8

Bent outward

Answer 8

Valgus

Question 9

Bone type that forms the outer covering of bone

Answer 9

Cortical

Question 10

Bone shaft

Answer 10

Diaphysis

Question 11

Large rounded projections located medially and laterally on the femur

Answer 11

Condyle

Question 12

Type of bone embedded in joint capsule or tendon

Answer 12

Sesamoid

Question 13

Semi-lunar cartilage of the knee

Answer 13

Meniscus

Question 14

Process of the posterior scapula which articulates with the clavicle

Answer 14

Acromion

Question 15

Formed by the subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor

Answer 15

Rotator cuff

Question 16

Bent inward

Answer 16

Varus

Question 17

Long bone

Answer 17

Femur

Question 18

Attaches bone to bone

Answer 18

Ligament

Question 19

Articulates with the distal tibia and fibula

Answer 19

Talus

Question 20

Carpal

Answer 20

Trapezium

Question 21

Freely moveable joint

Answer 21

Diarthrosis

Question 22

Type of synovial joint that allows flexion and extension

Answer 22

Hinge

Question 23

Forms the socket for the femur

Answer 23

Acetabulum

Question 24

Farther away from an area
under consideration

Answer 24

Distal

Question 25

_____ girdle supports the trunk and provides attachment for the lower

Answer 25

Pelvic

Question 26

Blood cell formation

Answer 26

Hemopoiesis

Question 27

Bone type that protects soft, body parts

Answer 27

Flat

Question 28

Sesamoid bone that lies within the quadriceps tendon

Answer 28

Patella

Question 29

Extends anteriorly and posteriorly in the knee

Answer 29

Cruciate

Question 30

Bone building cells

Answer 30

Osteoclasts

Question 31

The palmar surface

Answer 31

Volar

Question 32

Attaches muscle to bone

Answer 32

Tendon

Question 33

Small fluid-filled sac that prevents friction at the joint

Answer 33

Bursa

Question 34

Immovable joints such as the sutures of the skull

Answer 34

Synarthrosis

Question 35

Fibrous covering no the outside of bones

Answer 35

Periosteum

Question 36

Canals in bone which contain an arteriole, venule and nerve.

Answer 36

Haversian

Question 37

Cells responsible for resorption of bone

Answer 37

Osteoblasts

Question 38

Palm of the hand turned down

Answer 38

Pronate

Question 39

Canals which connect Haversian systems

Answer 39

Volkman

Question 40

Forms the socket for the humerus

Answer 40

Glenoid

Question 41

Spongy bone is found at the end of long bones and the center of other bones

Answer 41

Cancellous

Question 42

A shallow depression in the bone

Answer 42

Fossa

Question 43

Type of marrow involved in blood formation

Answer 43

Red marrow

Question 44

Condition of being bent

Answer 44

Flexion

Question 45

Type of marrow that is inactive and fatty

Answer 45

Yellow marrow

Question 46

Formation of new bone

Answer 46

Remodeling

Question 47

Process of healing or forming scar tissue

Answer 47

Granulation

Question 48

Muscle type that is striated out involuntary

Answer 48

Cardiac

Question 49

Skeletal structures including the head, neck, back, and chest

Answer 49

Axial