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Malignant Tumors Do Not Invade Other Tissues; They Can Interfere

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Malignant tumors do not invade other tissues; they can interfere with normal bodily functions, but rarely cause death.


Definitions:

Atlas

The first cervical vertebra of the spine, supporting the globe of the head.

Sacrum

A large, triangular bone at the base of the spine that forms by the fusion of vertebrae, uniting with the pelvis.

Joint Cavity

The space between the articulating surfaces of bones in a synovial joint, filled with synovial fluid that lubricates the joint.

Fibrous Joint

Bones connected by fibrous tissue with no joint cavity; includes sutures, syndesmoses, and gomphoses.

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