Fill in the crossword puzzle with the words missing from the sentences below. Match the number of the sentence to the boxes placed across or down the grid. If filled out correctly, the words will fit neatly into the puzzle.
ACROSS
4 In the joint disease ___________, the articular cartilage within synovial joints undergoes inflammation, resulting in joint pain during movements.
7 The branch of medicine focusing on skeletal diseases is known as: ___________.
8 An alternate term for spinal fusion is: ___________.
9 In the procedure known as arthrocentesis, excess fluids are ___________ or withdrawn by suction, through a surgical puncture into the synovial cavity of the joint.
DOWN
1 A sign of reduced muscle size known as ___________.
2 As a muscle shortens in length by contraction, it pulls on the tendons connecting it to ___________ to produce body movement.
3 A disease of unknown origin that produces widespread pain of musculoskeletal structures of the limbs, face, and trunk is known as ___________.
5 In the disease ___________, the bones become softened due to the excessive removal of calcium for other body functions.
6 ___________ gravis is characterized by a progressive failure of muscles to respond to nerve stimulation.
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