Skeletal System Disorders

Front

Bone splintered into many pieces

Back

Comminuted

Front

Simplest fracture type

Back

Greenstick

Front

Most serious fracture; bone pierces skin

Back

Compound fracture

Front

Spinal deformity: hunchback appearance

Back

Kyphosis

Front

Deformity of spine: swayback appearance

Back

Lordosis

Front

Inflammation of the joints (20+ types)

Back

arthritis

Front

Stretching or tearing of ligaments

Back

Sprain

Front

Disorder affecting big toe: buildup of uric acid

Back

Gout

Front

Disorder from vitamin deficiency causing soft bones in children

Back

Rickets

Front

Autoimmune disorder causing painful, stiff joints

Back

Rheumatoid arthritis