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Bone, Joint and Muscle Injuries

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Across:

1. Serious condition which may cause permanent loss of power and/or sensation below the injured area
3. A break or crack in the bone
4. The ends of this type of fracture remain in place
7. The bone in this type of fracture has broken the skin and the surface of the bone may be visible
8. This is where the bones of a joint have been pulled out of position - either partially or completely
9. A common, minor problem, however it must always be remembered that this condition may be a sign of an underlying serious condition
10. This is where a muscle or tendon has been torn completely

Down:

1. This is caused by the overstretching of a muscle
2. In this type of fracture the broken ends of the bones move easily either by movement or muscle contraction
4. This is caused by the overstretching or tearing of a ligament which connect the bones of a joint
5. In this type of fracture the skin remains in tact
6. In this type of fracture the broken ends of the bone have caused injury to other structures nearby