New bone cells

articular cartilage

synovial membrane

synovial fluid

Found in all skeletal muscles, the tongue, pharynx and the upper portion of the esophagus

also called voluntary muscle

Found primarily in the internal organs of the digestive system, respiratory passages, the bladder and the walls of the blood vessels.

also called involuntary muscle

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bone marrow

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Degenerative joint disease

(osteoarthritis)

loss of range of motion in the shoulder

also called frozen shoulder

condition in which one or more small, benign tumors filled with a thick, colorless, gelatinous substance develop over a joint or tendon, usually on the wrist or back of the hand.

Also called a bible cyst

Condition in which the big toe is improperly aligned, pointing laterally toward the second toe and creating a large bump on the inner edge of the foot at teh base of the big toe.

Also called a bunion

Painful condition involving tiny tears in the muscles and tendons that attach to the anterior tibia (shin).

Also called shin splints

Chronic condition in which the process of bone destruction and regrowth occurs abnormally, causing weak, fragile, enlarged and misshapen bones.

Also called Paget disease