Excess growth hormone secretion during adulthood results in _____.

_____ is an autoimmune disorder affecting the synovial membrane, resulting in inflammation and damage to the articular cartilage.

_____ bones, such as the patella, are usually round and are embedded within a tendon at or near a joint.

Synostosis

Which is a change that occurs at the joints due to aging?

All _____ joints are diarthrotic.

A _____ is held together by a band of hyaline cartilage.

The joint between the humerus and ulna at the elbow is an example of a _____.

Which is one of the homeostatic functions of the skeletal system?

Bursitis