What is the xiphoid process Xiphoid process also known as the xiphisternum, is the smallest part of the three sections of the sternum (see Figure 1).

What is a tubercle Tubercle is a small rounded projection or process of a bone, for example greater tubercle of humerus, tibial tubercle, conoid tubercle

What is a trochanter Trochanter is a very large, blunt, irregularly shaped process or projection, the only examples are the greater trochanter and lesser trochanter

What is a spiral fracture A spiral fracture occurs when a bone is twisted or torqued in one direction and subsequently fractures from the force,

What is a transverse fracture Transverse fracture is a complete fracture that traverse the bone perpendicular to the axis of the bone. Transverse fracture involves

What is scoliosis Scoliosis is a sideways curve in the spine commonly seen in children and adolescents ((Scoliosis. Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00633)).

What are tendons Tendons are connective tissues that attach muscles to bones and and transfer muscular tension to bones. Ligaments are structurally similar to tendons

What is Muscle Muscles constitute nearly half of your body’s weight and occupy a place of central interest in several fields of health care and

What are ligaments Ligaments are connective tissues that connect bones to other bones and tightly bind bones together and resist stress. Tendons are structurally similar

Joints in the body Any point where two bones meet is called a joint (articulation), whether or not the bones are mobile at that interface.

Human skeletal system The skeletal system includes the bones of the skeleton and the cartilages, ligaments, and other connective tissues that stabilize or interconnect them.

Pronation and Supination Supination and pronation are known primarily as forearm movements, but see also the later discussion of foot movements. Supination of the forearm is