skeletal system Crossword Puzzles

The Skeletal System 2015-03-12

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. Largest bone in your body
  2. The most commonly broken bone
  3. Connective tissue that forms the substance of the skeleton
  4. Bone with many open spaces
  5. The bones of a human or an animal considered as a whole
  6. The skeleton is called this because the skeleton is within the body
  7. The only bone in the human body not connected to another
  8. Tough, white, cord-like tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
  9. Produces both red and white blood cells
  10. These are the most fragile bones
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  1. Broke the most bones in a lifetime
  2. Bone tissue without any visible open spaces
  3. The soft tissue in bone
  4. Joints that are movable
  5. Marrow that stores fat
  6. The word comes skeleton comes from this Greek word
  7. Connective tissue that connects bone to bone
  8. A place where two or more bones meet
  9. Have the most bones in your boy;They both have 27 bones each
  10. Smallest bone in the body

20 Clues: Marrow that stores fat • The soft tissue in bone • Joints that are movable • Largest bone in your body • Smallest bone in the body • Bone with many open spaces • The most commonly broken bone • These are the most fragile bones • Broke the most bones in a lifetime • A place where two or more bones meet • Produces both red and white blood cells • ...

The skeletal system 2015-09-28

The skeletal system crossword puzzle
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  1. the end of a bone
  2. the bony point on the shoulder
  3. a major function of the skeleton
  4. this bone is spongy
  5. this joint allows 180 degree of movement only
  6. the collar bone
  7. ball and socket joints allow this movement
  8. this fluid is found in a joint and helps reduce friction
  9. allows turning of a structure in this joint, example the neck
  10. connects bone to bone
  11. the cranium is part of this part of the skeleton
  12. bending movement that occurs in a hinge joint
  13. these bones are longer than they are wide
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  1. this area of the spine has the largest vertebrae
  2. this produces red blood cells
  3. the skin of a bone where tendons and ligaments connect
  4. the shoulder blade
  5. a function of the skeleton involving minerals
  6. this are of the skeleton is responsible for movement
  7. the big shin bone
  8. shorts bones such as tarsals form these joints
  9. provides a smooth surface on the end of the bone
  10. joint found in the thumb
  11. the knee cap
  12. connects muscle to bone
  13. these bones are relatively thin and provide protection

26 Clues: the knee cap • the collar bone • the end of a bone • the big shin bone • the shoulder blade • this bone is spongy • connects bone to bone • connects muscle to bone • joint found in the thumb • this produces red blood cells • the bony point on the shoulder • a major function of the skeleton • these bones are longer than they are wide • ball and socket joints allow this movement • ...

The Skeletal System 2015-04-23

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. connective tissue layer surrounding each muscle fiber
  2. largest muscle of the buttocks; extends the thigh
  3. a muscle does not contract enough to produce motion; stabilizes a body part
  4. located along the front of the femur; flexes the thigh
  5. diagonal muscle on each side of the neck, ranging from sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone
  6. major chest muscle; adducts the upper arm with some medial rotation
  7. heel is lifted and the body is supported on the toes
  8. the addition of simple twitches from repeated stimulation of a muscle
  9. quick jerky contraction to a single stimulus
  10. fiber long, threadlike cells that compose skeletal tissue
  11. circular muscle around the anterior margin of the orbit; closes the eye
  12. moving a limb away form the midline of the body
  13. palm is turned to an anterior position
  14. palm is turned posteriorly
  15. major muscle of the posterior upper arm; extends the forearm
  16. organelles that establish the contractile ability of muscle cells
  17. thicker central protein
  18. moving a limb toward the midline of the body
  19. circular muscle around the anterior margin of the mouth; contracts to pucker the lips
  20. contract to support the action of the prime mover
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  1. numerous chemical reactions in muscle cells liberate heat
  2. bending, decreasing the angle at a joint
  3. motor units in a muscle that are usually active when a muscle is not contracting enough to produce movement
  4. along the front of the tibia; produces dorsiflexion
  5. large, diamond shaped muscle of the upper back; it extends the head and works to shrug shoulders
  6. inserting on the posterior region on the mandible; contributes to chewing
  7. located on each side of the rectus abdomens; each one bends the trunk to that side of the body
  8. each myofibril is a linear succession of boxlike units
  9. the lateral and medial hamstring muscles respectively; they flex the calf
  10. toes are lifted as the body is supported on the heel
  11. continuation of this outer fascia, dividing the interior of the muscle into a bundle of cells
  12. major muscle of the anterior upper arm; flexes the forearm
  13. in the cheek; contracts to compress the cheeks
  14. the bulging posterior calf muscle; produces plantar flexion
  15. skeletal muscles attach to the bones; muscle contracts it pulls on a bone to produce movement
  16. bulging muscle that covers each shoulder; abducts the upper arm
  17. wide muscle of the lower back; it extends and adducts the upper arm
  18. midline, segmented muscle of the abdominal wall; flexes the trunk
  19. skeletal muscles pull on the vertebral column and other parts of the skeleton, helping to maintain an upright stance
  20. pivoting a structure
  21. fan-shaped muscle covering the temporal bone
  22. connective tissue layer that envelopes the entire skeletal muscle
  23. straightening out, increasing the angle at a joint
  24. the muscle cannot respond when stimulated, as it is exhausted of nutrients and accumulates waste products; lacks glucose
  25. thinner protein at each end of the sarcomere
  26. long ribbonlike muscle ranging over the front of the thigh
  27. toes are pointed medially
  28. toes are pointed laterally
  29. the powerful, sustained contraction of a muscle form the summation of simple twitches

49 Clues: pivoting a structure • thicker central protein • toes are pointed medially • palm is turned posteriorly • toes are pointed laterally • palm is turned to an anterior position • bending, decreasing the angle at a joint • quick jerky contraction to a single stimulus • fan-shaped muscle covering the temporal bone • moving a limb toward the midline of the body • ...

The Skeletal System 2015-02-09

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. elbow
  2. neck
  3. wrist
  4. stretch
  5. knee
  6. hip
  7. collarbone
  8. fist
  9. binding
  10. humpback
  11. junction
  12. bony
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  1. joint
  2. head
  3. arm
  4. fingers
  5. chest
  6. thigh
  7. shoulderblade
  8. nose

20 Clues: arm • hip • neck • head • knee • fist • nose • bony • elbow • joint • wrist • chest • thigh • stretch • fingers • binding • humpback • junction • collarbone • shoulderblade

The Skeletal System 2021-08-31

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. Located at the back of your foot
  2. The bone that allows the back to move
  3. Makes structure for body
  4. Located near elbow
  5. Next to the tibia
  6. Located just under the shoulder
  7. The bone at the back of your body
  8. Neck bone
  9. Attaches muscle to bone
  10. Inside your chest
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  1. Located at your ankle
  2. Weakens your bones
  3. Hip bones
  4. Located at the thigh
  5. Attaches two bones together
  6. Located at the shin
  7. around the wrist
  8. Your face
  9. Where two bones meet
  10. Protects organs

20 Clues: Hip bones • Your face • Neck bone • Protects organs • around the wrist • Next to the tibia • Inside your chest • Weakens your bones • Located near elbow • Located at the shin • Located at the thigh • Where two bones meet • Located at your ankle • Attaches muscle to bone • Makes structure for body • Attaches two bones together • Located just under the shoulder • Located at the back of your foot • ...

The Skeletal System 2021-10-29

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. fracture, a fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed
  2. absorptiometry, a low exposure radiographic measure of the spine and hips to measure bone density
  3. fracture treatment in which pins or a plate or place directly into the bone
  4. a surgical procedure to stiffen a joint
  5. the type of arthritis most common associated with aging
  6. surgeon,
  7. an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
  8. an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a real to the sternum
  9. a deficiency occur in children involving defective bone growth due to vitamin D deficiency,
  10. an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe
  11. inflammation of bone
  12. visual examination of the internal structure of a join using an arthroscope
  13. a degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function
  14. surgical suturing or wiring together of bones
  15. abnormal softening of bones in adults
  16. an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine
  17. the inner then average bone density
  18. the surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity
  19. the partial displacement of a bone from its joint
  20. inflammation of the bone marrow an adjacent bone
  21. abnormal softening of the cartilage
  22. an area of bone tissue death caused by insufficient blood flow
  23. a fracture in which the bone is broken and there is an open wound in the skin
  24. the partial displacement of a bone from its joint
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  1. a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the sin of IO membranes in other body tissue are inflamed and thickened
  2. inflammation of the periosteum
  3. fracture, blouse of bone density hand increase in bone porosity there is associated with aging
  4. a congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy
  5. a mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint designed to control limb function
  6. arthritis, an auto immune disorder affecting children age of 16 or younger
  7. treatment of osteoporosis related compression fracture by injecting bone cement to stabilize compression fractures
  8. the grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together
  9. a marked loss of bone density associated with aging
  10. a chronic bone disease of unknown calls characterized by an normal breakdown of bone tissue
  11. paint of the loom bar region of the spine
  12. a type of cancer death occurs in blood making sales of the red bone marrow
  13. an abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine
  14. hey Geo at Rick inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints characterized by pain stiffness
  15. occurs when a weakened bone breaks under normal strain
  16. surgical loosening of an ankylosed join
  17. a degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function
  18. a substitute for eight disease or missing body part
  19. a fracture in which the bone has been twisted apart
  20. a type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joint
  21. the surgical removal of a lamina from a vertebrae

45 Clues: surgeon, • inflammation of bone • inflammation of the periosteum • the inner then average bone density • abnormal softening of the cartilage • abnormal softening of bones in adults • a surgical procedure to stiffen a joint • surgical loosening of an ankylosed join • paint of the loom bar region of the spine • an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine • ...

Skeletal System Crossword 2021-10-28

Skeletal System Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. bone of the upper arm
  2. the non-weightbearing bone in the shin
  3. a name for a hole in a bone
  4. houses the bottom row of teeth
  5. the process that is found at the bottom of the sternum
  6. the lateral bone in the forearm
  7. bone in the leg that only attaches to the femur
  8. the region of the spine where the ribs attach
  9. scientific name for the shoulder blade
  10. the bone that is in the cheek
  11. the medial bone in the forearm
  12. large bone on the anterior side of the skull
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  1. articulates with the sternum and scapula
  2. the ____________ phalanges are closest to the hand/foot
  3. the name of the line that forms when bones fuse together
  4. bone of the heel
  5. the medial bone in the shin
  6. houses the top row of teeth
  7. bottom bone of the hip
  8. found on the posterior side of the skull
  9. the bone of the skull that is on the side of the skull around the ear
  10. the region of the spine that contains 7 vertebrae
  11. found in the middle of the nose, splits the nostrils
  12. also known as your tailbone
  13. the region of the spine that makes up the lower back
  14. the process that forms the point of the elbow
  15. the ____________ phalanges are farthest from the hand/foot
  16. the strongest bone in the body

28 Clues: bone of the heel • bone of the upper arm • bottom bone of the hip • the medial bone in the shin • houses the top row of teeth • a name for a hole in a bone • also known as your tailbone • the bone that is in the cheek • houses the bottom row of teeth • the medial bone in the forearm • the strongest bone in the body • the lateral bone in the forearm • ...

Skeletal System Crossword 2022-05-17

Skeletal System Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. the lower back region of your spinal column or backbone
  2. the middle section of your spine
  3. fracture in which a bone that is broken in at least two places
  4. hard, dense bones that provide strength, structure, and mobility has a shaft and two ends(the tibia, fibula, femur, metatarsals, and phalanges)
  5. bones that, in shape and structure and therefore do not fit into any other category
  6. a small independent bone or bony nodule developed in a tendon where it passes over an angular structure, typically in the hands and feet, kneecap
  7. The hardening of cartilage into bone.
  8. Thick connective tissue that holds bone to bone.
  9. also called an open fracture, is a fracture in which there is an open wound or break in the skin near the site of the broken one
  10. Type of marrow that is composed of fat cells and stores energy.
  11. The dense layer of bone that lies beneath the periosteum.
  12. Soft, flexible, connective tissue that acts as a cushion between bones and provides a slippery surface to reduce friction.
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  1. supports the structures of the face and provides a protective cavity for the brain
  2. The outermost layer of bone.
  3. Type of bone marrow that produces red and white blood cells.
  4. Thick connective tissue that holds bone to muscle.
  5. the topmost vertebra of the backbone, articulating with the occipital bone of the skull.
  6. bones that are shaped roughly as a cube and contain mostly spongy bone (located in the hands and feet)
  7. Places where two bones meet.
  8. fracture that occurs when a bone bends and cracks, instead of breaking completely into separate pieces
  9. section of the spine that runs from the base of the neck to the bottom of your rib cage
  10. series of small bones forming the backbone, having several projections for articulation and muscle attachment, and a hole through which the spinal cord passes.
  11. Porous, lightweight, and strong tissue that makes up the inside of a bone.
  12. made up of a layer of spongy bone between two thin layers of compact bone. They have a flat shape (skull, ribs)
  13. skull bone that forms the prominent part of the cheek and the outer side of the eye socket.

25 Clues: The outermost layer of bone. • Places where two bones meet. • the middle section of your spine • The hardening of cartilage into bone. • Thick connective tissue that holds bone to bone. • Thick connective tissue that holds bone to muscle. • the lower back region of your spinal column or backbone • The dense layer of bone that lies beneath the periosteum. • ...

skeletal system crossword 2022-05-18

skeletal system crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. bone that connects breast plate to the shoulder
  2. firm flexible connective tissue
  3. the breast plate
  4. one of the bones that makes up the forearm
  5. triangular bone at the base of the spine the bones that make up the back
  6. small cube shaped bones
  7. vertebrae in the lower back
  8. when the bones become very weak
  9. outer of the two bones in the leg
  10. the tissue that connects bone to muscle
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  1. tough elastic tissue around the joints
  2. the neck
  3. largest bone in the arm
  4. the horizontal curve of the spine
  5. the bone that forms the upper jaw
  6. the upper part of the pelvis
  7. bones that make up the back
  8. largest bone in the human skull
  9. longest hardest bone in the body
  10. the framework for the body

20 Clues: the neck • the breast plate • largest bone in the arm • small cube shaped bones • the framework for the body • bones that make up the back • vertebrae in the lower back • the upper part of the pelvis • firm flexible connective tissue • largest bone in the human skull • when the bones become very weak • longest hardest bone in the body • the horizontal curve of the spine • ...

Skeletal System Review 2022-05-18

Skeletal System Review crossword puzzle
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  1. either of a pair of bones which form part of the side of the skull on each side and enclose the middle and inner ear
  2. a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints and resulting in painful deformity and immobility, especially in the fingers, wrists, feet, and ankles
  3. Joint joint where the bones are entirely joined by cartilage, either hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage
  4. hole where bridge of nose would be
  5. Column the central axis of the skeleton in all vertebrates. Provides attachments to muscles, supports the trunk, protects the spinal cord and nerve roots
  6. Joint where adjacent bones are strongly united by fibrous connective tissue
  7. the bone that forms the back and base of the skull; where the spinal cord passes
  8. a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D
  9. A mature bone cell
  10. one of two major bone groups in the body
  11. Bone Small needlelike pieces of bone and lots of open space
  12. the bone which forms the front part of the skull
  13. Canals any of the minute tubes which form a network in bone and contain blood vessels
  14. Process of Bone Formation, Bones develop using hyaline cartilage structures as their model
  15. a bone forming the central side and upper back part of each side of the skull
  16. Bone the bone that forms the prominent part of the cheek and the outer side of the eye socket
  17. the top-most bone, sitting just below the skull; it is followed by the axis
  18. A flat plate of hyaline cartilage seen in young, growing bones. It causes the lengthwise growth of a long bone
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  1. dense bone in which the bony matrix is solidly filled with organic ground substance and inorganic salts
  2. large multinucleated cell responsible for the dissolution and absorption of bone
  3. part of the skeleton that makes up the longitudinal axis of the body
  4. two major soft spots on the top of the head
  5. Specific tissue used to cushion joints between bones and provide defensive covering
  6. A break of a bone in which it breaks partially or completely
  7. A thin layer in the
  8. living tissue that makes up the body's skeleton
  9. the type of joint found between bones that move against each other
  10. the part of the body where two or more bones meet to allow movement
  11. A cell that helps with bone formation by secreting a matrix
  12. a disease of children caused by vitamin D deficiency, characterized by imperfect calcification, softening, and distortion of bones usually causing bow legs
  13. is the second cervical vertebra (C2) of the spine, immediately posterior to the atlas, upon which the head rests

31 Clues: A mature bone cell • A thin layer in the • hole where bridge of nose would be • one of two major bone groups in the body • two major soft spots on the top of the head • living tissue that makes up the body's skeleton • the bone which forms the front part of the skull • Bone Small needlelike pieces of bone and lots of open space • ...

The Skeletal System 2022-02-02

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. A process that occurs in the spongy bone.
  2. Mature blood cells are called..
  3. Framework to support body muscles,fat and..
  4. The last five division of the spinal chord.
  5. There are 8 carpals on each..
  6. The first 7 division of the spinal chord.
  7. The bones main storage
  8. Immovable joints are known as..
  9. The 12 divisions of the spinal chord.
  10. Freely movable joints are known as..
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  1. Immature bone cells are called..
  2. Slightly movable joints are known as..
  3. Made up or organs called..
  4. Areas where 2 or more bones join together.
  5. What are examples of a seasamoid bone.
  6. When muscles attach to provide movement
  7. Tailbone
  8. Skull protects..
  9. The humerus bone shape is ..
  10. Skeleton that forms the main truck of the body.

20 Clues: Tailbone • Skull protects.. • The bones main storage • Made up or organs called.. • The humerus bone shape is .. • There are 8 carpals on each.. • Mature blood cells are called.. • Immovable joints are known as.. • Immature bone cells are called.. • Freely movable joints are known as.. • The 12 divisions of the spinal chord. • Slightly movable joints are known as.. • ...

Skeletal System Review 2021-12-15

Skeletal System Review crossword puzzle
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  1. bearing the weight of the body
  2. One of the 2 bones that make up the forearm
  3. The long bone attached to the tibia
  4. Long bone in the forearm
  5. vertebrae makes up the bottom of the spine
  6. Bones that connects the trunk and the legs
  7. Long curved bones that form the rib cage
  8. production of red & white blood cells from red bone marrow
  9. holds the rib cage and protects the heart and lungs
  10. Thigh bone
  11. storing materials to be released in the blood stream
  12. consists of 7 bones that form the neck
  13. supports the shoulders
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  1. 5 bones that form the spine and lower back
  2. encasing essential organs
  3. The upper part of the sternum
  4. the bone that is at the base of the lumbar
  5. Also known as the shoulder blades
  6. One of the two bones in the lower leg
  7. Long bone of the upper arm
  8. the bones that form the head
  9. joints provide movement for bones
  10. Kneecap
  11. Holds the lower teeth in place & forms the lower jawline

24 Clues: Kneecap • Thigh bone • supports the shoulders • Long bone in the forearm • encasing essential organs • Long bone of the upper arm • the bones that form the head • The upper part of the sternum • bearing the weight of the body • Also known as the shoulder blades • joints provide movement for bones • The long bone attached to the tibia • One of the two bones in the lower leg • ...

The Skeletal System 2021-08-04

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. Breastbone
  2. Outside layer of bone
  3. Hindmost bone of the skull
  4. Shoulder blade
  5. In the center of the bone, produces blood cells
  6. Hold 2 bones together
  7. Holds muscle to bone
  8. Inner, larger bone of the forearm
  9. Lower jaw
  10. Elbows, knees, and hips
  11. 5 bones that form the palm of the hand
  12. Uppermost, largest bone of the arm
  13. 2 bones that make up the cheeks
  14. Larger of 2 bones that form the lower leg
  15. Thighbone
  16. Smaller, outside bone of the lower leg
  17. Forms the kneecap
  18. Forms the forehead
  19. Joins all the bones of the cranium together
  20. 2 bones of the upper jaw
  21. 5 long and slender bones, similar to metacarpals
  22. Ankle bone
  23. 2 bones form the bridge of the nose
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  1. Lubricates and cushions joints
  2. Bones of the fingers and toes
  3. 12 pairs of bones
  4. Make up the foot close to the heel
  5. Pelvis and skull
  6. An oval case that protects the brain
  7. Light spongy bone between the eye sockets
  8. 2 bones the form the sides and crown of the skull
  9. Inside layer of bone
  10. Protective coating over the bones that allows the muscles ti slide over them without friction, contains blood vessels
  11. U shaped bone at the base of the tongue
  12. Collarbone
  13. Connects 2 or more bones together
  14. Known as the chest
  15. 7 bones at the top of the vertebrae column
  16. Wrist, flexible joint
  17. Made of 26 bones
  18. Smaller bone of the forearm
  19. 2 bones form the sides of the head in the ear area
  20. Tissue at the end of bones
  21. The study of bones
  22. 2 bones at the front inner wall of the eye sockets

45 Clues: Lower jaw • Thighbone • Breastbone • Collarbone • Ankle bone • Shoulder blade • Pelvis and skull • Made of 26 bones • 12 pairs of bones • Forms the kneecap • Known as the chest • Forms the forehead • The study of bones • Inside layer of bone • Holds muscle to bone • Outside layer of bone • Hold 2 bones together • Wrist, flexible joint • Elbows, knees, and hips • 2 bones of the upper jaw • ...

Skeletal System Diseases 2021-05-10

Skeletal System Diseases crossword puzzle
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  1. bone is broken by a twisting force
  2. displacement of the bone from its normal position within a joint
  3. infection in the bone and bone marrow
  4. abnormal thinning of the bone structure, decreased density
  5. arthrtitis caused by bacteria in the bite of an infected deer tick
  6. fracture in which the bone is broken only on one side
  7. lateral curvature of the spine
  8. inflammation of the joint
  9. buildup of uric acid crystals causing pain and swelling in the joint
  10. abnormal softening of the joint or bone
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  1. fracture that breaks the skin
  2. type of arthritis that is autoimmune
  3. curvature of the spine in which the thorax is rounded hunchback-like
  4. curvature of the lower spine, making the person look swayback
  5. joint pain
  6. radius is broken by falling onto an outstretched hand
  7. malignant tumor of the bone
  8. overstretching or tearing of a ligament
  9. bone that is crushed into several pieces
  10. benign tumor of the bone

20 Clues: joint pain • benign tumor of the bone • inflammation of the joint • malignant tumor of the bone • fracture that breaks the skin • lateral curvature of the spine • bone is broken by a twisting force • type of arthritis that is autoimmune • infection in the bone and bone marrow • overstretching or tearing of a ligament • abnormal softening of the joint or bone • ...

The skeletal system 2021-02-12

The skeletal system crossword puzzle
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  1. located in the thigh
  2. protects the brain
  3. seven irregular shaped bones in the ankle and foot
  4. a ring-like bony structure located in the lower part of the trunk
  5. technical term for hand bone
  6. long slender bones in the hand
  7. Bone located in the chest
  8. long bone in the arm that runs from the shoulder to the elbow
  9. the bone that connects the humerus with the clavicle
  10. Protects the heart and lungs
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  1. the shoulder complex
  2. bone in the forearm
  3. the outer narrow small bone extending from the knee to the ankle
  4. Scientific term for collar bone
  5. the larger of the two bones in the lower leg
  6. the sacral vertebra
  7. scientific name for the kneecap
  8. Bones of the palm of the hand
  9. makes up the spinal column
  10. bones that make up the fingers of the hand and toes of the feet
  11. inner and larger bone in the forearm attached to the wrist and located on the side of the little finger

21 Clues: protects the brain • bone in the forearm • the sacral vertebra • the shoulder complex • located in the thigh • Bone located in the chest • makes up the spinal column • technical term for hand bone • Protects the heart and lungs • Bones of the palm of the hand • long slender bones in the hand • Scientific term for collar bone • scientific name for the kneecap • ...

Skeletal System Vocabulary 2022-10-09

Skeletal System Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. Bones in your fingers and toes
  2. Jaw bone
  3. Bones in your wrist
  4. Classification of a bone that's long with expanded ends
  5. Relatively deep pit or depression
  6. Rounded process that usually articulates with another bone
  7. Bones in the palm of your hand
  8. A bone of the lower limbs, more distal than the humerus
  9. Classification of a bone that's almost equal in length and width
  10. Narrow, ridgelike projection
  11. A bone of the upper limbs, more proximal than the radius
  12. Classification of a bone with varied shape
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  1. Made up of the upper and lower limbs
  2. Cavity within a bone
  3. Enlargement on the end of a bone
  4. Tiny pit or depression
  5. Soft spot in the skull where membranes cover the surface between bones
  6. Tubelike passageway within a bone
  7. Small, nearly flat surface
  8. Projection situated above a condyle
  9. Classification of a plate like bone with a broad surface
  10. Made up of the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage
  11. Opening through a bone where blood vessels, nerves, or ligaments pass through
  12. Bone in the back of the skull

24 Clues: Jaw bone • Bones in your wrist • Cavity within a bone • Tiny pit or depression • Small, nearly flat surface • Narrow, ridgelike projection • Bone in the back of the skull • Bones in your fingers and toes • Bones in the palm of your hand • Enlargement on the end of a bone • Relatively deep pit or depression • Tubelike passageway within a bone • Projection situated above a condyle • ...

Skeletal & Muscular System 2023-12-06

Skeletal & Muscular System crossword puzzle
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  1. front of thigh,medial,abducts thigh
  2. Joint between bones
  3. abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
  4. An injury in which the ligaments holding bones together are stretched too far and tear.
  5. shoudler,abducts arm
  6. inside compact bones
  7. back of thigh,flexes leg
  8. spine around to chest,extends and abducts upper arm
  9. the inflammation of joints
  10. back of lower leg
  11. formation of bone
  12. between ribs,moves ribs for breathing
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  1. front of thigh,extends leg
  2. surrounds the mouth, closes;puckers lips
  3. upper arm, flexes lower arm
  4. upper arm, extends lower arm
  5. the deterioration of articular cartilage in a joint
  6. upper back and neck, extends head, moves shoulder
  7. joints that allow movement in all directions
  8. hard, dense bone tissue
  9. buttocks
  10. allow movement with limited rotation
  11. where red blood cells are formed in adults
  12. a bone thinning disease

24 Clues: buttocks • back of lower leg • formation of bone • Joint between bones • shoudler,abducts arm • inside compact bones • hard, dense bone tissue • a bone thinning disease • back of thigh,flexes leg • front of thigh,extends leg • the inflammation of joints • upper arm, flexes lower arm • upper arm, extends lower arm • front of thigh,medial,abducts thigh • allow movement with limited rotation • ...

skeletal system crossword 2023-12-12

skeletal system crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bone cells that build new bone tissue
  2. cartilage, dense white connective tissue covering the articulating surfaces of bones at joints
  3. specialized bone cells that resorb bone tissue
  4. first cervical vertebra is specialized to provide the connection between the occipital bone of the skull and the spinal column
  5. cavity,central hollow in the long bones
  6. canals,major passageways in long bones that provide paths for blood vessels
  7. end of a long bone
  8. process through which adult bone can change in density, strength, and shape
  9. canals,large canals that connect the Haversian canals
  10. marrow, material with a rich blood supply in the marrow cavity of long bones
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  1. connective tissue membrane that surrounds and protects the shaft of long bones
  2. process of blood cell formation
  3. of a long bone
  4. plate,growth plate near the ends of long bones where osteoblast activity increases bone length
  5. cavities laid out in concentric circles around the Haversian canals
  6. bone,dense solid bone that covers the outer surface of all bones
  7. bones, bones of the face
  8. bone, interior spongy bone with a porous, honeycomb structure
  9. membrane that lines the medulla cavity
  10. outgrowth or projection on a bone or other body tissue
  11. Haversian system
  12. process of bone formation
  13. mature bone cells

23 Clues: of a long bone • Haversian system • mature bone cells • end of a long bone • bones, bones of the face • process of bone formation • process of blood cell formation • bone cells that build new bone tissue • membrane that lines the medulla cavity • cavity,central hollow in the long bones • specialized bone cells that resorb bone tissue • ...

the Skeletal system 2024-01-10

the Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bones of the toes
  2. inner shin bone, runs from the knee to the ankle. Larger of the two shin bones.
  3. collarbone, anterior
  4. The Skeletal System provides support, structure and protection for the body and its major organs. The major organs of the Skeletal System are bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons. Some bones produce blood cells in the marrow.
  5. found below the elbow, the bone that is closest to your thumb.
  6. hip bone
  7. Tail bone
  8. thigh bone, connects the hip to the knee
  9. Lower back
  10. outer shin bone, runs from knee to ankle, smaller of the two shinbones.
  11. Layer of bone tissue having many small spaces and found just inside the layer of compact bone.
  12. Bones of the fingers
  13. found below the elbow, the bone that is closest to your pinkie.
  14. lower jaw bone
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  1. connects the upper arm to the shoulder. This is your funny bone... because it's humerous. Get it?
  2. Upper back
  3. Neck
  4. is the outer layer ands is thin and dense, containing nerves and blood vessels.
  5. dense, hard layers of bone tissue that lie underneath the periosteum
  6. Connects the spine to the pelvis
  7. heel bone
  8. the portion of the skull that encloses the brain
  9. Knee cap The patella is a "floating" bone, meaning that it is not connected to any other bones. Fun fact - babies are born without them!
  10. shoulder blade, posterior

24 Clues: Neck • hip bone • heel bone • Tail bone • Upper back • Lower back • lower jaw bone • bones of the toes • collarbone, anterior • Bones of the fingers • shoulder blade, posterior • Connects the spine to the pelvis • thigh bone, connects the hip to the knee • the portion of the skull that encloses the brain • found below the elbow, the bone that is closest to your thumb. • ...

Skeletal System 1 2023-09-21

Skeletal System 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the neck region of the vertebrae
  2. upper jawbone
  3. how many pairs of ribs
  4. fingers and toes
  5. bones in sole of foot
  6. shoulderblades
  7. collarbone
  8. lower jawbone
  9. thumb side lower arm bone
  10. pinky side lower arm bone
  11. upper leg/thigh bone
  12. the skeleton that contains the bones along the long axis of the body
  13. the skeleton that contains the bones of the extremities
  14. shinbone or large lower leg bone (medial side)
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  1. cheekbones
  2. front of cranium
  3. tailbone
  4. spine/backbone
  5. kneecap
  6. ankle bones
  7. lower sides of cranium
  8. bones in palm of hand
  9. upper arm bone
  10. back of the cranium
  11. top of cranium
  12. wrist bones
  13. breastbone
  14. how many bones in lumbar spine
  15. hip bones
  16. small lower leg bone (lateral side)

30 Clues: kneecap • tailbone • hip bones • cheekbones • breastbone • collarbone • ankle bones • wrist bones • upper jawbone • lower jawbone • spine/backbone • upper arm bone • top of cranium • shoulderblades • front of cranium • fingers and toes • back of the cranium • upper leg/thigh bone • bones in palm of hand • bones in sole of foot • how many pairs of ribs • lower sides of cranium • thumb side lower arm bone • ...

THE SKELETAL SYSTEM 2020-05-13

THE SKELETAL SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What is shown in the yellow?
  2. back view of skeleton
  3. What is shown in the purple?
  4. lower back
  5. calf bone
  6. Weight-bearing bones that allow us to stand and move
  7. What is represented in red?
  8. What is shown in the blue?
  9. At the very most top
  10. What are bones down near your wrist called?
  11. What is shown in the green?
  12. Fingers of the feet
  13. Two main ways to look at the skeleton (divisions)
  14. What is represented in yellow?
  15. Connects to the hip bones and is important in forming a strong pelvis
  16. What is shown in the red?
  17. the upper arm bone
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  1. front view of skeleton
  2. forearm bone
  3. Gives the foot it’s arch
  4. arm bone
  5. Longest bone of the body
  6. shoulder blade
  7. collar bone
  8. Also known as kneecap
  9. What is shown in the orange?
  10. What are bones in fingers called?
  11. Pelvis that is generally larger, deeper and narrow, funnel shaped and larger
  12. in the middle
  13. Larger bone in your lower leg
  14. also known as the tailbone
  15. heels
  16. Pelvis that is broad and shallow, wider pubic/pelvic angle
  17. What is represented in green?
  18. What are bones in palm/middle called?
  19. also known as the funny bone

36 Clues: heels • arm bone • calf bone • lower back • collar bone • forearm bone • in the middle • shoulder blade • the upper arm bone • Fingers of the feet • At the very most top • back view of skeleton • Also known as kneecap • front view of skeleton • Gives the foot it’s arch • Longest bone of the body • What is shown in the red? • What is shown in the blue? • also known as the tailbone • ...

Skeletal System Crossword 2019-09-23

Skeletal System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this function of the skeletal system involves the accumulation of calcium and phosphorous
  2. arthritis, an immune response that causes inflammation and swelling of the joint
  3. this fracture is when the bone breaks incompletely and the one end bends away
  4. this test analyzes the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus
  5. this function of the skeletal system makes it harder to access vital organs
  6. Bone, this part of the compact bone contains structures called trabeculae
  7. this joint models the movement of opening and closing a door
  8. this fracture is a diagonal break
  9. this structure connects bone to bone
  10. these are referred as "little lakes" where osteocytes are stored
  11. a skeletal complication that arises do to a lack of Vitamin D
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  1. Imperfecta, this is a skeletal complication that is a genetic disorder that causes brittle bones
  2. this fracture is one with three or more pieces
  3. the outermost layer of the bone
  4. this type of fracture is when the bone does not fully split
  5. the communication sites between osteocytes
  6. this type of fracture is when the bone penetrates through the skin
  7. Aspiration, this test removes fluid from the joint to be analyzed
  8. Marrow, this is the inner most layer of the compact bone
  9. this part of the compact bone prevents rotation/torison
  10. and Socket, this joint is found in the shoulder and allows for a large range of motion

21 Clues: the outermost layer of the bone • this fracture is a diagonal break • this structure connects bone to bone • the communication sites between osteocytes • this fracture is one with three or more pieces • this part of the compact bone prevents rotation/torison • Marrow, this is the inner most layer of the compact bone • ...

Skeletal System Crossword 2020-10-20

Skeletal System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Results from a twisting force
  2. small cartilaginous process (extension) of the lower (inferior) part of the sternum, which is usually ossified in the adult human.
  3. unpaired bone in the skull that separates the nasal cavity from the brain.
  4. are thin and relatively broad bones that are found where extensive protection of organs.
  5. A fracture in which the bone ends are forced into each other.
  6. two lowermost, the eleventh and twelfth rib pairs; so-called because they are attached only to the vertebrae
  7. Bone is broken completely, but ends do not penetrate the skin.
  8. large multinucleate giant bone cell attached to the bone surface.
  9. is an unpaired bone of the neurocranium. It is situated in the middle of the skull towards the front, in front of the basilar part of the occipital bone.
  10. bars of hyaline cartilage that serve to prolong the ribs forward and contribute to the elasticity of the walls of the thorax
  11. the jaw or jawbone
  12. tubular shaft and articular surface at each end
  13. A fracture in which the bone splinters, but the break is incomplete.
  14. a long, flat bone, forming the middle portion of the front of the chest.
  15. Fracture type which is a typical skull fracture.
  16. bones with complex shapes.
  17. It is situated at the upper and lateral part of the face and forms the prominence of the cheek
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  1. formed by a fluid-filled compartment within the body, called the coelom
  2. Bone penetrates the skin; also known as an open fracture.
  3. broad upper part of the sternum.
  4. ocated beneath the lateral fissure on both cerebral hemispheres of the mammalian brain.
  5. Bone is crushed.
  6. the outer and usually smaller of the two bones between the knee and the ankle
  7. The first seven ribs attach to the sternum
  8. paired lobes of the brain at the top of the head, including areas concerned with the reception and correlation of sensory information.
  9. bones with the same width and length
  10. ells with a single nucleus that synthesize bone
  11. binds together the cartilage that forms individual nose contours and shapes.
  12. Bones are broken into many pieces.
  13. rigid external covering for the body

30 Clues: Bone is crushed. • the jaw or jawbone • bones with complex shapes. • Results from a twisting force • broad upper part of the sternum. • Bones are broken into many pieces. • bones with the same width and length • rigid external covering for the body • The first seven ribs attach to the sternum • ells with a single nucleus that synthesize bone • ...

The Skeletal System 2020-10-23

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Known as "the human tailbone"
  2. Fracture result of twisting force of bone
  3. Bones that make up fingers and toes
  4. Bone process:minerals/tissues added/removed
  5. Limbs and girdles
  6. Fracture also known as an open fracture
  7. Type of bone that is longer than wide
  8. Cells that form new bone
  9. Bone is mostly made of this mineral
  10. The strongest and longest bone in the body
  11. Type of bone that is cube shaped
  12. Bone attached to the ribs
  13. Fracture common among small children
  14. Bone that covers/protects the knee joint
  15. Five bones located at the palm of hand
  16. Forms longitudinal axis of body
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  1. Fracture where bone is broken into pieces
  2. Bone also known as the zygomatic
  3. Upper arm bone
  4. 2nd largest bone in the lower leg
  5. Formation of blood cellular components
  6. Shaft of long bone
  7. Type of bone that does not fit any category
  8. Cells that break down bone structure
  9. Bone that is dense and has little space
  10. Type of bone that is thin and curved
  11. Bone that forms the forehead
  12. Known as "lower jaw"
  13. Bone that is spongy
  14. Fracture of the bone only, no skin break

30 Clues: Upper arm bone • Limbs and girdles • Shaft of long bone • Bone that is spongy • Known as "lower jaw" • Cells that form new bone • Bone attached to the ribs • Bone that forms the forehead • Known as "the human tailbone" • Forms longitudinal axis of body • Bone also known as the zygomatic • Type of bone that is cube shaped • 2nd largest bone in the lower leg • ...

Skeletal System Review 2020-10-16

Skeletal System Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. forms roof of nasal cavity
  2. form the ankle
  3. known as the tailbone
  4. mature bone cells
  5. collarbone
  6. encloses the skull
  7. commonly known as the shoulder blade
  8. thigh bone
  9. fracture where it does not penetrate the skin
  10. form the wrist
  11. fracture where bone is crushed
  12. articulates with occipital condyles
  13. bridge of the nose
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  1. the cheek bones
  2. fracture where the broken bone ends are forced into each other
  3. bone which forms the forehead
  4. bone at the top of the head
  5. lower back of the head
  6. fracture where broken bone penetrates the skin
  7. common fracture for children
  8. bone classification described as dense and appears homogeneous.
  9. fracture in which the bone breaks into many fragments
  10. known as the fingers
  11. Forms the longitudinal axis of the body
  12. common skull fracture
  13. allows rotation of the head
  14. fracture common in sports
  15. butterfly shaped bone
  16. form the upper jaw
  17. commonly known as the jaw

30 Clues: collarbone • thigh bone • form the ankle • form the wrist • the cheek bones • mature bone cells • encloses the skull • form the upper jaw • bridge of the nose • known as the fingers • known as the tailbone • common skull fracture • butterfly shaped bone • lower back of the head • fracture common in sports • commonly known as the jaw • forms roof of nasal cavity • bone at the top of the head • ...

The Skeletal System 2020-03-29

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Double-layered connective tissue that covers the bone
  2. Bones of the shoulder, pelvis, upper and lower extremities
  3. Bones of the vertebrae and face
  4. Structures in bones that carry the blood supply
  5. rings made up of groups of bone matrix
  6. Make up the framework
  7. Similar to simple fracture; the ends do not penetrate the skin
  8. Break in the bone where the bone comes through the skin
  9. A joint that provides no movement at all; fixed
  10. Suture between frontal and parietal bone
  11. The skeletal system protects the internal _____
  12. Incomplete break of a bone; fracture most often seen in children
  13. Shaft of a long bone
  14. Cells that break down bone tissue
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  1. Type of fracture in which bone is broken cleanly
  2. The site of fat storage in an adult bone
  3. Longest single bone in the body
  4. that allows movement in many directions
  5. Suture between the Parietal Bone and Temporal Bone
  6. Cartilage that covers the surfaces of bones where they form joints
  7. two or more bones meet
  8. A soft tissue in the center of a bone where new blood cells are produced
  9. The skeleton that supports and protects the head, neck, and trunk
  10. Process of cartilage into bone formation
  11. Type of joint found at the neck and forearm

25 Clues: Shaft of a long bone • Make up the framework • two or more bones meet • Longest single bone in the body • Bones of the vertebrae and face • Cells that break down bone tissue • rings made up of groups of bone matrix • that allows movement in many directions • The site of fat storage in an adult bone • Suture between frontal and parietal bone • ...

Skeletal system crossword 2020-08-25

Skeletal system crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Help your skeleton move
  2. Tissue that connects bones, helps move bones
  3. Produced in your bone marrow
  4. Name for the collar bone
  5. When your skeleton is on the inside of your body
  6. The calf bone
  7. A minor break in one of your bones
  8. Connects bones
  9. Found inside your bones, produce blood cells
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  1. The 33 bones that connect to create the spinal column
  2. An important vitamin to have in your diet to keep you bones healthy and strong
  3. Important to have in your diet to keep your bones strong
  4. Bones that protects the organs in your chest
  5. The thigh bone
  6. Name for the tailbone
  7. Instead of an internal skeleton, the body is protected by a hard casing/ shell
  8. Triangular bone in your knee
  9. Made up of Vertebrae, located down your back
  10. Bone that protects the brain
  11. Like flexible bone, structures your nose and ears

20 Clues: The calf bone • The thigh bone • Connects bones • Name for the tailbone • Help your skeleton move • Name for the collar bone • Produced in your bone marrow • Triangular bone in your knee • Bone that protects the brain • A minor break in one of your bones • Bones that protects the organs in your chest • Tissue that connects bones, helps move bones • ...

The Skeletal System 2024-05-22

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - cancer that originates in the bone marrow
  2. - surgical removal of the bursa
  3. - softening of the cartilage
  4. - a bone infection
  5. - a type of connective tissue found in joints
  6. - blood within a joint
  7. - degenerative joint disease
  8. - straightening or correction of a bone deformity
  9. - a condition of weakened bones
  10. - process of cutting; incision of the tendon
  11. - abnormal condition in which a stiff joint fusses together
  12. - pain in the bone
  13. - cells responsible for bone formation
  14. - inflammation of a small fluid-filled sac near a joint
  15. - inflammation of the bone
Down
  1. - a connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones
  2. -tumor ir bony projection that covers cartilage
  3. - partial dislocation of a bone from its joint
  4. - inflammation of the joints
  5. - a curvature of the spine
  6. - a broken bone
  7. - a minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint
  8. - surgical puncture to remove fluid from the joint
  9. - abnormal condition in which the lumbar spine curves forward; swayback
  10. - bone deficiency
  11. - incision through of the bone
  12. - abnormal condition of a crooked; bent spine
  13. - abnormal condition of a humpback
  14. - pain in the joints
  15. - tumor of the bone

30 Clues: - a broken bone • - bone deficiency • - a bone infection • - pain in the bone • - tumor of the bone • - pain in the joints • - blood within a joint • - a curvature of the spine • - inflammation of the bone • - inflammation of the joints • - softening of the cartilage • - degenerative joint disease • - incision through of the bone • - surgical removal of the bursa • ...

Skeletal System Review 2024-09-26

Skeletal System Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. who has more bones? adults or babies
  2. ribs 11 and 12
  3. the process of turning cartilage into bone
  4. the plates at the end of bones for more growth
  5. the type of cells that break down/eat old bone
  6. the arms, legs, and pelvic girdle
  7. ribs that attach to the sternum
  8. what bones are made of before the ossification process
  9. the fracture common in sports because of the twisting
  10. bone that is light and less dense
  11. the fracture leaving a floating bone
Down
  1. the hormone in charge of making skeleton heavier
  2. the skull, ribs, and vertebrae
  3. the hormone in charge of making skeleton broader/widen
  4. the number of bones in the cranium
  5. bone that is hard and used for main support
  6. the main component of bone tissue that is missing: extracellular matrix, cells, bone marrow, cartilage
  7. the type of cells that maintain normal bone
  8. areas in the skull that allow for compression
  9. the type of cells that replace or build new bone
  10. the last section of the vertebrae that is fused
  11. the fracture most common in older bones because they are so brittle
  12. the fracture common in kids because of flexibility

23 Clues: ribs 11 and 12 • the skull, ribs, and vertebrae • ribs that attach to the sternum • the arms, legs, and pelvic girdle • bone that is light and less dense • the number of bones in the cranium • who has more bones? adults or babies • the fracture leaving a floating bone • the process of turning cartilage into bone • bone that is hard and used for main support • ...

Skeletal System Terms 2024-10-03

Skeletal System Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Carpals are an example of this type of bone
  2. Opening that allows blood vessels to pass through
  3. Terminal end of a bone
  4. Large rough projection
  5. A very large process
  6. Skull bones are an example of this type of bone
  7. A ridge
  8. A portion of bone that branches
  9. A cavity filled with air
  10. A narrow part of bone right next to the head
  11. The femur is an example of this type of bone
  12. A groove
  13. A pulley-shaped process
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  1. A deep socket
  2. Any projection that allows attachment
  3. The mandible is an example of this type of bone
  4. A small round projection
  5. A flattened surface
  6. Space covered by connective tissue between skull bones of infants
  7. Small depression
  8. A sharp process
  9. Rounded Protuberance
  10. A short canal
  11. A line between cranial bones joined together with cartilage

24 Clues: A ridge • A groove • A deep socket • A short canal • A sharp process • Small depression • A flattened surface • A very large process • Rounded Protuberance • Terminal end of a bone • Large rough projection • A pulley-shaped process • A small round projection • A cavity filled with air • A portion of bone that branches • Any projection that allows attachment • ...

Skeletal - Muscular System 2024-12-18

Skeletal - Muscular System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The shoulder blade.
  2. The upper arm bone.
  3. The lower arm bone on the thumb side.
  4. The scientific name for the collarbone.
  5. These connect bones to other bones.
  6. Type of contraction where the muscle lengthens.
  7. A group of bones in the wrist.
  8. These connect muscles to bones.
  9. The longest bone in the human body.
  10. The spine is made up of these bones.
  11. The breastbone.
  12. Type of joint at the shoulder and hip.
  13. The muscle at the front of the upper arm.
  14. The group of muscles at the back of the thigh.
Down
  1. The group of muscles at the front of the thigh.
  2. The upper leg bone.
  3. Type of muscle fibre used for endurance.
  4. The bone commonly called the kneecap.
  5. The calf muscle.
  6. Muscle type found in the heart.
  7. The muscle at the back of the upper arm.
  8. The muscle group responsible for extending the spine.
  9. The name of the small bones in the fingers.
  10. A flat bone that protects the heart and lungs.
  11. Type of joint found in the neck allowing rotation.
  12. The main muscle used in breathing.
  13. The bone that protects the brain.

27 Clues: The breastbone. • The calf muscle. • The upper leg bone. • The shoulder blade. • The upper arm bone. • A group of bones in the wrist. • Muscle type found in the heart. • These connect muscles to bones. • The bone that protects the brain. • The main muscle used in breathing. • These connect bones to other bones. • The longest bone in the human body. • ...

Skeletal System Crossword 2025-01-29

Skeletal System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Identify W: wrist bones
  2. Identify H: tailbone
  3. Identify D: chest section of vert. column
  4. Identify N: foot bones
  5. Identify J: kneecap
  6. Identify Q: shoulder blade
  7. Identify L: lower leg bone
  8. Identify R: breastbone
  9. Identify A: the head
  10. Identify B: lower jaw bone
  11. Identify O: bones of the fingers and toes
  12. Identify K: shin bone
Down
  1. Identify E: lower back section of vert. column
  2. Identify P: collar bone
  3. Identify I: thigh bone
  4. Identify X: hand bones
  5. Identify G
  6. Identify C: neck section of vert. column
  7. Identify S
  8. Identify U: forearm bone on thumb side
  9. Identify F: hip bones
  10. Identify T: upper arm bone
  11. Identify M: ankle bones
  12. Identify V: forearm bone on pinky side

24 Clues: Identify G • Identify S • Identify J: kneecap • Identify H: tailbone • Identify A: the head • Identify F: hip bones • Identify K: shin bone • Identify I: thigh bone • Identify X: hand bones • Identify N: foot bones • Identify R: breastbone • Identify W: wrist bones • Identify P: collar bone • Identify M: ankle bones • Identify Q: shoulder blade • Identify T: upper arm bone • ...

Skeletal System (BONUS) 2025-04-04

Skeletal System (BONUS) crossword puzzle
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  1. Fiber of the ECM that makes bone flexible
  2. The hardening of bone tissue
  3. Bone forms directly from embryonic tissue
  4. Outer fibrous tissue that surrounds a bone
  5. Cells that secrete the organic material of the ECM
  6. Red bone marrow is a _____ tissue
  7. Cell responsible for the resorption of bone tissue
  8. Bone is a _____ tissue because it is characterized by its extensive ECM
Down
  1. Irregular pattern of thin columns of bone
  2. The formation of bone
  3. Bone replaces cartilage
  4. Bone stem cells
  5. Mineral salts are the _____ material of the ECM
  6. This type of bone tissue is characterized by osteons tightly packed together
  7. Soft tissue that occupies the spaces of bone
  8. Cell responsible for the maintenance of bone tissue
  9. Binds bone to bone
  10. The skeletal system is derived from this germ layer
  11. This type of bone tissue is characterized by thin columns of bone that has spaces between them
  12. The cells associated with bone tissue constitute the _____ portion of the ECM

20 Clues: Bone stem cells • Binds bone to bone • The formation of bone • Bone replaces cartilage • The hardening of bone tissue • Red bone marrow is a _____ tissue • Irregular pattern of thin columns of bone • Fiber of the ECM that makes bone flexible • Bone forms directly from embryonic tissue • Outer fibrous tissue that surrounds a bone • Soft tissue that occupies the spaces of bone • ...

The Skeletal System 2025-03-31

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. facial bones
  2. in shaft and ends of long bones, contains bone marrow space
  3. develops from "wear and tear" on the joints
  4. attach bones to muscle
  5. only in ends of long bones
  6. protect lungs, heart (chest cavity)
  7. mature bone cells that maintain the structure of bone
  8. intervertebral disks between vertebrae3
  9. fibers of collagen in a gel-like ground substance
  10. bone-forming cells
Down
  1. forms embryonic structure, which later forms bone
  2. attach bones to other bones
  3. connective tissue covering of bone
  4. changes in bone shape, size, strength
  5. provides support under pressure
  6. deposit new cartilage at the outer surface
  7. the cellular arrangement found in compact bone
  8. excessive bone loss
  9. depends on balance of osteoblast and osteoclast
  10. flexible
  11. cells that remove bone (resorption)
  12. inflammation of joints
  13. hard elements of the skeleton; specialized connective tissue

23 Clues: flexible • facial bones • bone-forming cells • excessive bone loss • attach bones to muscle • inflammation of joints • only in ends of long bones • attach bones to other bones • provides support under pressure • connective tissue covering of bone • protect lungs, heart (chest cavity) • cells that remove bone (resorption) • changes in bone shape, size, strength • ...

The Skeletal System 2025-04-28

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Connective tissue attaching muscle to bone
  2. Leg muscles which bend the knee
  3. Oxygen-carrying cell produced in bone marrow
  4. Flat bone known as the shoulder blade
  5. Hormone lowering blood calcium levels
  6. Bone at the center of the chest
  7. Inner layer of skin containing nerves and blood vessels
  8. Connective tissue attaching bone to bone
  9. Large opening at skull base for spinal cord
  10. Mature bone cell maintaining bone tissue
  11. Shaft of a long bone
  12. Joint that allows for rotating
  13. Bony structure protecting lungs and heart
  14. Floating, false, and true bones the protect the heat and lungs
  15. Skeleton Skull, vertebral column, and rib cage
  16. Strong, flexible connective tissue that protects your joints and bones
  17. Fused vertebrae forming part of the pelvis
  18. Cartilage Flexible cartilage found in the ear and epiglottis
  19. Immovable joint between skull bone
  20. Lubricating fluid in freely movable joints
  21. Muscle attachment point to a stationary bone
  22. Stores fat in bone cavities
  23. Bones of the fingers and toes
  24. Growth plate in a long bone where bone growth occurs in children
  25. Joint found in hip and shoulder
  26. Skeleton Bones of the limbs and girdles
  27. Forearm bone on the pinky side
  28. Blood vessel carrying oxygenated blood away from heart
  29. Forearm bone on the thumb side
  30. Membrane covering outer surface of bones
  31. Vertebrae C1-C7 bones that support the neck
  32. Gland regulating calcium levels for bones
  33. Cavity Central cavity within long bones containing marrow
  34. Bone forming the upper jaw
  35. The 5 bones of the foot
  36. Bones that form the ankles
  37. Hip bone
  38. Dense outer layer of bone
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  1. Cell that breaks down old bone
  2. Vertebrae Middle section of the spine connected to ribs
  3. Leg muscles which straighten the knee
  4. Junction where neurons communicate with muscles
  5. Soft spot on a baby's skull that later hardens into bone
  6. Nerve carrying signals from spinal cord to body
  7. Cartilage Smooth tissue covering ends of bones at joints
  8. Nervous tissue that carries nerve signals from your brain to the rest of your body and back
  9. Muscle attachment point to a movable bone
  10. Muscle that straightens the arm at elbow
  11. Muscle which covers the shoulder joint
  12. Bone U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue
  13. Vertebrae L1-L5 bones in the lower back
  14. Bone Hard, dense bone tissue found in shaft of bones
  15. Bone that forms the kneecap
  16. Longer and known as shinbone
  17. Hard structures for chewing, embedded in jaws
  18. Immune cell produced inside bones
  19. Front part of pelvis
  20. Main flexor muscle of the upper arm
  21. Bone alongside the tibia
  22. Microscopic blood vessel for nutrient/gas exchange
  23. Another word for cancellous bone
  24. Scientific term for a joint, where two bones meet
  25. Site of red blood cell production
  26. Blood vessel carrying blood toward the heart
  27. End part of a long bone
  28. Cell that builds new bone tissue
  29. Microscopic unit of compact bone
  30. Movable bone forming the lower jaw
  31. Joint that allows for bending
  32. Capsule Fibrous tissue enclosing a synovial joint
  33. Upper arm bone
  34. Outer protective layer of skin
  35. Small tailbone at bottom of vertebral column
  36. Bone structure that protects the brain
  37. Palate Bony roof of the mouth
  38. Longest and strongest bone in the body
  39. Lower, posterior of pelvis
  40. The 5 bones of the hand
  41. Eight small bones that form the wrist
  42. Broad, flaring part of the pelvis
  43. Known as the collarbone
  44. Bone Bone supporting the upper nose

82 Clues: Hip bone • Upper arm bone • Shaft of a long bone • Front part of pelvis • End part of a long bone • The 5 bones of the hand • Known as the collarbone • The 5 bones of the foot • Bone alongside the tibia • Dense outer layer of bone • Lower, posterior of pelvis • Bone forming the upper jaw • Bones that form the ankles • Bone that forms the kneecap • Stores fat in bone cavities • ...

The Skeletal System 2025-04-28

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Muscle which covers the shoulder joint
  2. Cartilage Flexible cartilage found in the ear and epiglottis
  3. Bone Hard, dense bone tissue found in shaft of bones
  4. Soft spot on a baby's skull that later hardens into bone
  5. Bones of the fingers and toes
  6. Broad, flaring part of the pelvis
  7. Bones that form the ankles
  8. Cell that builds new bone tissue
  9. Flat bone known as the shoulder blade
  10. Connective tissue attaching bone to bone
  11. Lower, posterior of pelvis
  12. Oxygen-carrying cell produced in bone marrow
  13. Stores fat in bone cavities
  14. Bone forming the upper jaw
  15. Immune cell produced inside bones
  16. Known as the collarbone
  17. Bones of the limbs and girdles (skeleton)
  18. Bone alongside the tibia
  19. Bone supporting the upper nose
  20. Forearm bone on the thumb side
  21. Outer protective layer of skin
  22. Another word for cancellous bone
  23. Hip bone
  24. Longest and strongest bone in the body
  25. Cell that breaks down old bone
  26. Forearm bone on the pinky side
  27. Muscle attachment point to a stationary bone
  28. Large opening at skull base for spinal cord
  29. Site of red blood cell production
  30. Shaft of a long bone
  31. Nerve carrying signals from spinal cord to body
  32. Small tailbone at bottom of vertebral column
  33. Blood vessel carrying blood toward the heart
  34. Cavity Central cavity within long bones containing marrow
  35. Joint found in hip and shoulder
  36. Vertebrae C1-C7 bones that support the neck
  37. Muscle that straightens the arm at elbow (brachii)
  38. Bone U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue
  39. Growth plate in a long bone where bone growth occurs in children
Down
  1. Connective tissue attaching muscle to bone
  2. Microscopic unit of compact bone
  3. Joint that allows for bending
  4. The 5 bones of the foot
  5. End part of a long bone
  6. Scientific term for a joint, where two bones meet
  7. Cord of nervous tissue that carries nerve signals from your brain to the rest of your body and back
  8. Immovable joint between skull bone
  9. Bone structure that protects the brain
  10. Blood vessel carrying oxygenated blood away from heart
  11. Membrane covering outer surface of bones
  12. Leg muscles which straighten the knee
  13. Hormone lowering blood calcium levels
  14. Longer and known as shinbone
  15. Lubricating fluid in freely movable joints
  16. The 5 bones of the hand
  17. Dense outer layer of bone
  18. Vertebrae L1-L5 bones in the lower back
  19. Hard structures for chewing, embedded in jaws
  20. Upper arm bone
  21. Main flexor muscle of the upper arm (brachii)
  22. Bone that forms the kneecap
  23. Strong, flexible connective tissue that protects your joints and bones
  24. Gland regulating calcium levels for bones
  25. Floating, false, and true bones the protect the heat and lungs
  26. Muscle attachment point to a movable bone
  27. Bony structure protecting lungs and heart
  28. Vertebrae Middle section of the spine connected to ribs
  29. Leg muscles which bend the knee
  30. Mature bone cell maintaining bone tissue
  31. Cartilage Smooth tissue covering ends of bones at joints
  32. Capsule Fibrous tissue enclosing a synovial joint
  33. Movable bone forming the lower jaw
  34. Eight small bones that form the wrist
  35. Fused vertebrae forming part of the pelvis
  36. Bone at the center of the chest
  37. Microscopic blood vessel for nutrient/gas exchange
  38. Joint that allows for rotating
  39. Junction where neurons communicate with muscles
  40. Front part of pelvis
  41. Skull, vertebral column, and rib cage (skeleton)
  42. Palate Bony roof of the mouth
  43. Inner layer of skin containing nerves and blood vessels

82 Clues: Hip bone • Upper arm bone • Shaft of a long bone • Front part of pelvis • The 5 bones of the foot • End part of a long bone • The 5 bones of the hand • Known as the collarbone • Bone alongside the tibia • Dense outer layer of bone • Bones that form the ankles • Lower, posterior of pelvis • Bone forming the upper jaw • Stores fat in bone cavities • Bone that forms the kneecap • ...

Skeletal & Excretory System 2022-12-13

Skeletal & Excretory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cavity that holds the brain
  2. Where urine leaves the kidneys
  3. Wrists
  4. Outside of the arm
  5. Where urine leaves the bladder
  6. Middle region of vertebrae
  7. Fingers and Toes
  8. Thigh bone
  9. Largest organ
  10. Upper region of vertebrae
  11. Last set of ribs (11&12)
  12. Upper arm
  13. Part of the respiratory and excretory systems
Down
  1. System that regulates fluid levels and eliminates wastes from the body
  2. Kneecaps
  3. Inside of the arm
  4. Ankles
  5. Collar bone
  6. A bean shaped organ that filters waste from the blood
  7. Within the kidneys which actually filters the blood
  8. Breast bone
  9. Hip bone
  10. liquid waste
  11. Where urine is stored

24 Clues: Ankles • Wrists • Kneecaps • Hip bone • Upper arm • Thigh bone • Collar bone • Breast bone • liquid waste • Largest organ • Fingers and Toes • Inside of the arm • Outside of the arm • Where urine is stored • Last set of ribs (11&12) • Upper region of vertebrae • Middle region of vertebrae • Cavity that holds the brain • Where urine leaves the kidneys • Where urine leaves the bladder • ...

Skeletal System Review 2024-12-06

Skeletal System Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. lower jaw bone
  2. bone of the inner orbital
  3. bone on the top of the cranium
  4. type of cartilage on the ends of a long bone
  5. concentric circles of bone matrix
  6. forearm bone at the elbow
  7. type of marrow that makes red blood cells
  8. breastbone
  9. upper jaw bone
  10. the shaft of a long bone
  11. a bone cell
  12. the structural unit of compact bone
  13. bones of the wrist
  14. individual ankle bone
  15. your tailbone
  16. large internal bone of the cranium
  17. bones that attach indirectly to the sternum
  18. skeleton that includes arms, legs, and attachments
  19. tough, fibrous covering of a bone
  20. bone of the forehead
  21. top seven vertebrae
  22. shoulder blade
  23. bones of the fingers
  24. skeleton that includes thoracic cage, skull, and vertebrae
  25. type of bone tissue in the shaft of a long bone
  26. type of marrow inside the medullary cavity
  27. upper arm bone
  28. gaps for bone cells
  29. bone of the bridge of the nose
  30. type of bone tissue in the ends of a long bone
  31. lateral lower leg bone
  32. bones of the inner ear
Down
  1. shape of bones including the pelvis and vertebrae
  2. openings that allow osteocytes access to blood
  3. bone that separates nasal from cranial cavities
  4. bones that do not attach to the sternum
  5. shape of bones including the femur and humerus
  6. contains blood vessels that connect multiple osteons
  7. lines the medullary cavity
  8. collarbone
  9. bones in the foot
  10. shape of bones including the patella and tarsals
  11. bone in your thigh
  12. bone on the back of the skull
  13. medial lower leg bone
  14. middle twelve vertebrae
  15. heel bone
  16. cheek bone
  17. contains blood vessels and nerves in an osteon
  18. encloses the back of the pelvic girdle
  19. lower five vertebrae
  20. bones of the hand
  21. bone on the side of the cranium
  22. the two ends of a long bone
  23. group of ankle bones
  24. shape of bones including ribs and the cranium
  25. your kneecap
  26. bones that attach directly to the sternum
  27. hole in the bottom of the skull, foramen ____
  28. bone in your throat
  29. forearm bone at the wrist joint

61 Clues: heel bone • collarbone • breastbone • cheek bone • a bone cell • your kneecap • your tailbone • lower jaw bone • upper jaw bone • shoulder blade • upper arm bone • bones in the foot • bones of the hand • bone in your thigh • bones of the wrist • top seven vertebrae • bone in your throat • gaps for bone cells • lower five vertebrae • bone of the forehead • group of ankle bones • bones of the fingers • ...

Muscular-Skeletal System 2025-11-16

Muscular-Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Connects Bone to bone
  2. Another word for collerbone
  3. Connects muscle to bone
  4. Working Muscle
  5. Relaxing muscle
  6. Function of the hamstring
  7. Muscle used when doing a sit-up
  8. Vertebrae and pelvis are which type of bone
Down
  1. Type of muscle found in the heart
  2. Another word for kneecap
  3. Role of the Cranium
  4. Type of muscle that you can control
  5. Main function of the skeleton: support, protection and _____
  6. Opposite of Flexion
  7. Gastrocnemius is more commonly known as
  8. Muscle in the arm
  9. Opposing muscle to the biceps
  10. Bone in the forearm
  11. Protects the heart and lungs
  12. Largest bone in the body
  13. where two bones meet
  14. Connects muscle to bone

22 Clues: Working Muscle • Relaxing muscle • Muscle in the arm • Role of the Cranium • Opposite of Flexion • Bone in the forearm • where two bones meet • Connects Bone to bone • Connects muscle to bone • Connects muscle to bone • Another word for kneecap • Largest bone in the body • Function of the hamstring • Another word for collerbone • Protects the heart and lungs • Opposing muscle to the biceps • ...

Skeletal System Scatter 2025-09-16

Skeletal System Scatter crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Pain in the fingers and toes
  2. inwardcurved spine
  3. Above the kneecap
  4. Bone cell
  5. Foot pain
  6. Low bone mass
  7. around the ribs
  8. Pain in the humerus
  9. Loss of bone density
  10. Cutting of bone
  11. Inflammation in the shoulder blade
  12. Inflammation of the joint fluid
  13. Cutting of the skull
  14. Infalmmation of the Kneecap
Down
  1. lack of cartilage development
  2. Bone tumor
  3. Weakness of the Spinal column
  4. Joint pain
  5. Inside the skull
  6. Outward curved spine
  7. Tendon Pain
  8. Inflammation of the spinal marrow
  9. Tumor of cartilage
  10. Joint pain
  11. Crooked spine
  12. Inflammation of the wrist
  13. Observing your joints
  14. Bone marrow tumor
  15. Inflammation of bone
  16. Cartliage cell

30 Clues: Bone cell • Foot pain • Bone tumor • Joint pain • Joint pain • Tendon Pain • Low bone mass • Crooked spine • Cartliage cell • around the ribs • Cutting of bone • Inside the skull • Above the kneecap • Bone marrow tumor • inwardcurved spine • Tumor of cartilage • Pain in the humerus • Outward curved spine • Loss of bone density • Inflammation of bone • Cutting of the skull • Observing your joints • ...

The Skeletal System 2025-09-10

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ball and socket joint
  2. ankle bones
  3. provides blood supply to bones
  4. connect bone to muscle, not stretchy
  5. hinge joint
  6. type of bone that is roughly cube shaped
  7. smallest bones in the body
  8. the type of tissue bone is
  9. immovable joint
  10. connects the upper arm to the thumb
  11. connect bone to bone, stretchy
  12. when a bone is completely out of place
  13. hand bones
  14. thigh bone
Down
  1. cushions the ends of bones
  2. what happens when joints lose lubrication
  3. skull
  4. this bone tells a lot of jokes
  5. mineral that makes up a lot of bone tissue
  6. scientific name for spongy bone
  7. where blood cells are made
  8. something the cells in bones need
  9. sesamoid bone
  10. childhood bone disease
  11. fluid that lubricates joints
  12. irregular bones
  13. type of bone that the ribs and sternum are
  14. the only person who should set a broken bone or put a dislocated bone back in place
  15. mineral that makes up a lot of bone tissue

29 Clues: skull • hand bones • thigh bone • ankle bones • hinge joint • sesamoid bone • irregular bones • immovable joint • ball and socket joint • childhood bone disease • cushions the ends of bones • where blood cells are made • smallest bones in the body • the type of tissue bone is • fluid that lubricates joints • this bone tells a lot of jokes • provides blood supply to bones • ...

Animal Skeletal System 2025-09-19

Animal Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Anatomy, The study of structures that can only be seen under a microscope
  2. Joint, Joint that allows sliding or twisting movement
  3. Location where bones connect in the skeletal system
  4. Soft, tough tissue found between bones that cushions joints
  5. Thick band of connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
  6. Composition, 26% minerals, 50% water, 4% fat, 20% protein
  7. Anatomy, The study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye
  8. Vertebrate with hair, live birth, milk production, and constant body temperature
  9. The study of the form, shape, and appearance of an animal both internal and external
  10. and Socket Joint, Joint that allows movement in many directions (e.g., hip, shoulder)
  11. Joint, Joint that moves in one direction like a door hinge
  12. Bone, Cube-shaped bones that provide flexibility, cushion shock, and reduce friction (e.g., knee or hock bones)
  13. Stretchy tissue that holds joints together and provides flexibility and shock absorption
  14. Crops, Fish or crustaceans raised in a farm setting
Down
  1. The study of the functions of cells, tissues, and organs of the animal
  2. Bone, Supports the body and provides rigidity for standing and moving (e.g., leg bones)
  3. Marrow, Found in long bone shafts and flat bones, location of blood cell production
  4. Birds of any kind, raised for agricultural purposes
  5. Bone, Irregularly shaped bones important for CNS protection and muscle attachment (e.g., vertebrae)
  6. A group of tissues working together for a common purpose
  7. A system where all organs work together within one body
  8. System, Provides support, movement, protection, mineral storage, and blood cell formation
  9. System, A group of organs working together for a common purpose
  10. Bone, Thin, flat, often curved bones that protect vital organs (e.g., scapula, skull, ribs)

24 Clues: Birds of any kind, raised for agricultural purposes • Location where bones connect in the skeletal system • Crops, Fish or crustaceans raised in a farm setting • Joint, Joint that allows sliding or twisting movement • A system where all organs work together within one body • A group of tissues working together for a common purpose • ...

The Skeletal System 2025-10-17

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
  2. stores fat
  3. a fracture which twists around the bone (occurs from a twisting force)
  4. abnormal softening of the cartilage
  5. forms red blood cells
  6. a bone fracture that breaks through the skin
  7. supports the head and body and protects the spinal cord
  8. inflammation of a bursa
  9. a physician who specializes in the study and treatment of arthritis characterized by inflammation in the joints and connective tissue
  10. nuclear imaging test that helps diagnose bone disease
  11. joint-lubricating fluid secreted by the synovial membrane
  12. the total displacement of a bone from its joint
  13. a complete fracture that is straight across the bone
  14. an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine
  15. surgeon a person who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the bones, joints, and muscles
  16. a bending or incomplete break of a bone (most common in children)
Down
  1. lines the capsule and secretes synovial fluid
  2. a broken bone with no open wound
  3. a person who treats mis-alignments of the spine
  4. a fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed
  5. areas where two or more bones join together
  6. an abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine
  7. the partial displacement of a bone from its joint
  8. connects bone to bone
  9. inflammation of a joint
  10. a fibrous sac that acts as a cushion to ease movement in areas that are subject to friction
  11. a small crack in the bone that often develops from chronic and excessive impact (overuse injury)
  12. "wear and tear arthritis"
  13. a person who specializes in care for the feet
  14. the smooth rubbery,blue-white connective tissue that acts as a shock absorber between bones

30 Clues: stores fat • forms red blood cells • connects bone to bone • inflammation of a bursa • inflammation of a joint • "wear and tear arthritis" • a broken bone with no open wound • abnormal softening of the cartilage • an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine • areas where two or more bones join together • a bone fracture that breaks through the skin • ...

Skeletal System Review 2025-10-23

Skeletal System Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rib pairs 11 and 12, which connect with the thoracic vertebrae in the back but do not attach at all anteriorly
  2. the shaft of a long bone
  3. A disorder of the skeletal system characterized by a decrease in bone mass with accompanying increased susceptibility to bone fractures
  4. increasing the angle between bones
  5. The formation of platelets and red and white blood cells within the red bone marrow
  6. A place of union or junction between two or more bones
  7. there are 126 bones in the ____ skeleton
  8. An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, occurring most often in the thoracic region
  9. A rupture of the fibrocartilage surrounding an intervertebral disk
  10. moving a bone/limb away from the body
  11. inflammation of an entire joint
  12. there are 80 bones in the ____ skeleton
  13. A congenital bone disorder with a faulty union of the opening of the roof of the mouth (maxilla) causing difficulty with the baby nursing
  14. Bone developed from spindle-shaped cells
  15. The accentuated inward curvature of the lumbar vertebrae (swayback)
Down
  1. Immovable joints in which two bony surfaces are connected by fibrocartilage like the joints of the cranium
  2. The first 7 pairs of ribs, which connect with the thoracic vertebrae in the back and with the sternum in the front
  3. Bone with a sponge-like appearance with a meshwork of interconnecting bone
  4. decreasing the angle between bones
  5. The accentuated outward curvature of the thoracic vertebrae (hunchback)
  6. Rib pairs 8,9, and 10, which connect with the thoracic vertebrae in the back but do not join directly with the sternum in the front
  7. Tough connective tissue structures that attach bone to bone
  8. A metabolic condition in children in which there is an excess loss of bone tissue due to lack of vitamin D and little exposure to sunlight
  9. a fracture in which the bone was bent
  10. The connective tissue bands that attach muscle to bone
  11. The fibrovascular membrane that covers a bone
  12. the flared portion at each end of the diaphysis
  13. An accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joint at the base of the large toes and other joints of the feet and legs
  14. Large cells, present in the cavities of bone, that function in the reabsorption of bone
  15. moving a bone/limb towards the body
  16. Joints or unions between bones that allow partial movement with cartilage between their articular surfaces. Examples are the ribs of the spine and the symphysis pubis
  17. and Socket Joint A joint in which movement can occur in all planes and directions
  18. A type of joint in which the movement is limited to flexion and extension in a single plane

33 Clues: the shaft of a long bone • inflammation of an entire joint • decreasing the angle between bones • increasing the angle between bones • moving a bone/limb towards the body • a fracture in which the bone was bent • moving a bone/limb away from the body • there are 80 bones in the ____ skeleton • there are 126 bones in the ____ skeleton • ...

Skeletal System Activity 2025-10-31

Skeletal System Activity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Bone replaces cartilage
  2. Mineral salts are the _____ material of the ECM
  3. Red bone marrow is a _____ tissue
  4. Irregular pattern of thin columns of bone
  5. Bone forms directly from embryonic tissue
  6. Outer fibrous tissue that surrounds a bone
  7. Bone stem cells
  8. The skeletal system is derived from this germ layer
  9. Bone is a _____ tissue because it is characterized by its extensive ECM
  10. The process by which bone tissue grows
  11. The hardening of bone tissue
  12. The process of building up bone tissue
  13. This type of stress is known to stimulate bone remodeling
  14. This form of growth accounts for the extension of a long bone
Down
  1. This form of bone growth results in the expansion of the surface area of a bone
  2. Mitosis occurs in this zone of the metaphysis
  3. The formation of bone
  4. Cells that secrete the organic material of the ECM
  5. This type of bone tissue is characterized by thin columns of bone that has spaces between them
  6. Fiber of the ECM that make bone flexible
  7. Binds bone to bone
  8. This type of bone tissue is characterized by osteons tightly packed together
  9. The process of breaking down bone tissue
  10. Cell responsible for the maintenance of bone tissue
  11. The cells associated with bone tissue constitute the _____ portion of the ECM
  12. Soft tissue that occupies the spaces of bone
  13. This cell has a ruffled border and secretes hydrochloric acid

27 Clues: Bone stem cells • Binds bone to bone • The formation of bone • Bone replaces cartilage • The hardening of bone tissue • Red bone marrow is a _____ tissue • The process by which bone tissue grows • The process of building up bone tissue • Fiber of the ECM that make bone flexible • The process of breaking down bone tissue • Irregular pattern of thin columns of bone • ...

skeletal muscular system 2026-06-01

skeletal muscular system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to eat and swallow
  2. same as the collar bone
  3. kneecap bone
  4. above shin
  5. Your lower jaw bone
  6. to chew
  7. at your back
  8. A group of four massive muscles on the front of the thig
  9. hurts to hit
  10. A dome-shaped internal muscle below the lungs
  11. The hip bones
  12. The seven bones that make up your ankle and heel.
  13. The forearm bone
  14. under your sholder
  15. jaw muscles
Down
  1. can use to sit
  2. The muscle on the back of the upper arm
  3. used to speak
  4. looks like a cage
  5. head bone
  6. back of thigh
  7. at your shoulder
  8. near your thighs
  9. to move arm
  10. at you knee
  11. at your stomach
  12. between sholder and elbow
  13. The individual bones that form your fingers

28 Clues: to chew • head bone • above shin • to move arm • at you knee • jaw muscles • kneecap bone • at your back • hurts to hit • used to speak • back of thigh • The hip bones • can use to sit • at your stomach • at your shoulder • near your thighs • The forearm bone • looks like a cage • to eat and swallow • under your sholder • Your lower jaw bone • same as the collar bone • between sholder and elbow • ...

Vertebrate Skeletal System 2018-03-23

Vertebrate Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Skeletal division that provides protection along the longitudinal axis of the body.
  2. Mineral stored in bones.
  3. Forelimb bone that articulates with carpus.
  4. Pair of cranial bones that make up the postero-lateral region of the skull.
  5. Bone that makes up a portion of the orbit.
  6. Ribs that articulate indirectly to the sternum.
  7. Opening that provides passage of the spinal cord to the vertebral column.
  8. Tarsal Primary weight bearing bone of the tarsus that articulates with the leg.
  9. Bone location of the external auditory meatus.
  10. Skeletal division that provides locomotion.
  11. Vertebra that supports skull & articulates with occipital condyles.
  12. Articulates with humerus at wide concavity.
  13. First sternebrae that has a distinct arrowhead shape.
Down
  1. Lateral bone of the lower leg.
  2. Immovable jaw bone.
  3. Bone of the pectoral girdle that is greatly reduced in cats.
  4. Larger weight-bearing bone of the hindlimb.
  5. Five bones set between the tarsus and digits.
  6. Process by which blood cells are formed.
  7. Bone of pectoral girdle not directly attached to the axial skeleton.
  8. Bone that articulates with the glenoid cavity.
  9. Structure on the hip bone that articulates with the femur.
  10. Moveable jaw bone.
  11. Vertebrae that articulate with the ribs.

24 Clues: Moveable jaw bone. • Immovable jaw bone. • Mineral stored in bones. • Lateral bone of the lower leg. • Process by which blood cells are formed. • Vertebrae that articulate with the ribs. • Bone that makes up a portion of the orbit. • Forelimb bone that articulates with carpus. • Larger weight-bearing bone of the hindlimb. • Skeletal division that provides locomotion. • ...

The SKELETAL SYSTEM 2018-05-09

The SKELETAL SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. protects and heart and lungs
  2. bones need this mineral to grow and for strength
  3. where two bones meet
  4. a bone of the forearm
  5. another name for the patella
  6. provides cushioning between bones
  7. bones of the ankle
  8. 33 bones make up this column
  9. the longest bone in the body
Down
  1. a bone starting wit "P"
  2. the shinbone
  3. a type of synovial joint
  4. the collarbone
  5. attaches bone to muscle
  6. bones of the wrist
  7. a type of bone found in the cranium
  8. an adult has two hundred and ____ bones in their body
  9. fingers and toes
  10. attaches bone to bone
  11. another name for the breastbone

20 Clues: the shinbone • the collarbone • fingers and toes • bones of the wrist • bones of the ankle • where two bones meet • a bone of the forearm • attaches bone to bone • a bone starting wit "P" • attaches bone to muscle • a type of synovial joint • protects and heart and lungs • another name for the patella • 33 bones make up this column • the longest bone in the body • ...

Skeletal System Crossword 2020-09-07

Skeletal System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. soft tissue found inside bones
  2. bone cells
  3. collar bone
  4. bone found on the pinky side of the forearm
  5. forehead bone
  6. kneecap
  7. the process of blood cell creation that occurs in the bone marrow
  8. bone at the top sides of the skull
  9. a disorder causing weak bones that break easily
Down
  1. in __ arthritis, the body's own immune system attacks joint tissue
  2. central shaft of the long bone
  3. in this disorder, uric acid crystals cause joint pain, most often in big toe
  4. a ___ fracture breaks the bone into multiple pieces
  5. the __ cavity contains marrow
  6. injury to a ligament
  7. a baby's skeleton is mostly made of ___
  8. bone that covers the temples
  9. upper jaw
  10. end of the long bone
  11. there are 2 lower leg bones - this is the skinnier one
  12. bone at the back of the skull
  13. ankle bones
  14. fracture type with incomplete bone separation - more common in young children
  15. in a ___ fracture, the bone pierces the skin

24 Clues: kneecap • upper jaw • bone cells • collar bone • ankle bones • forehead bone • injury to a ligament • end of the long bone • bone that covers the temples • the __ cavity contains marrow • bone at the back of the skull • soft tissue found inside bones • central shaft of the long bone • bone at the top sides of the skull • a baby's skeleton is mostly made of ___ • ...

Skeletal System Crossword 2020-05-20

Skeletal System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. anterior portion of the hip bone
  2. collar bone
  3. tailbone
  4. fingers
  5. located on either side of the brain
  6. bones in the palm
  7. vertebrae of the upper trunk
  8. region at the bottom of the spine
  9. funny bone
  10. division of skeleton, supports the head, neck, back, and chest
  11. largest bones of the forearm
  12. largest vertebrae
  13. located in front of the sphenoid
  14. arm bone
  15. heel bone
  16. shoulder blade
  17. broader shaped pelvis
  18. back view of the skeleton
Down
  1. division of skeleton, includes the bones of the limbs and girdles
  2. shin bone
  3. the lower and back part of the hip bone
  4. sits below the frontal, large part at the base of the skull
  5. provides foot arch
  6. kneecap
  7. uppermost and largest part of the hip bone
  8. ankle bone
  9. wrist
  10. funnel shaped pelvis
  11. located below the kneecap
  12. vertebrae of the neck
  13. bone in the thigh
  14. front view of the skeleton
  15. bone that makes up forehead
  16. located at the very back of your skull
  17. located underneath each of the parietal bones

35 Clues: wrist • kneecap • fingers • tailbone • arm bone • shin bone • heel bone • ankle bone • funny bone • collar bone • shoulder blade • bones in the palm • largest vertebrae • bone in the thigh • provides foot arch • funnel shaped pelvis • vertebrae of the neck • broader shaped pelvis • located below the kneecap • back view of the skeleton • front view of the skeleton • bone that makes up forehead • ...

Skeletal system crossword 2022-02-14

Skeletal system crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The [blank] system relates to the functioning of bones in your body.
  2. Another word for 'straightening' (e.g. [If I am standing, my knee is in [blank])
  3. support the body.
  4. The joint of the thumb is a type of what joint?
  5. The movement of you bringing your arms back from the side to midline.
  6. The knee is a type of what joint?
  7. The movement of you bringing your arms away to the side from midline.
  8. Also known as the breastbone.
  9. Another word for knee cap.
  10. The movement you create when you are on your tippy toes.
Down
  1. Also known as 'bending'.
  2. An example of a ball and socket joint
  3. The knee cap is this type of bone.
  4. Complete the sentence. One of the functions of the skeletal system is to provide [blank]
  5. The skeletal system stores this HINT* especially calcium
  6. A type of bone that is as long as it is wide.
  7. Another word for skull.
  8. The biggest bone in the body. Also a long bone.
  9. The pelvis and vertebrae are considered what type of bone.
  10. Name of your finger bones.
  11. If it is not part of the axial skeleton, then it belongs to the... [blank] skeleton.

21 Clues: support the body. • Another word for skull. • Also known as 'bending'. • Name of your finger bones. • Another word for knee cap. • Also known as the breastbone. • The knee is a type of what joint? • The knee cap is this type of bone. • An example of a ball and socket joint • A type of bone that is as long as it is wide. • The joint of the thumb is a type of what joint? • ...

The Skeletal System 2022-04-06

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Made of 26 bones
  2. Larger of 2 bones that form the lower leg
  3. 12 pairs of bones
  4. 2 bones form the sides of the head in the ear area
  5. Lubricates and cushions joints
  6. 5 long and slender bones, similar to metacarpals
  7. Hold 2 bones together
  8. 2 bones that make up the cheeks
  9. Known as the chest
  10. An oval case that protects the brain
  11. Bones of the fingers and toes
  12. Shoulder blade
  13. Elbows, knees, and hips
  14. Inside layer of bone
  15. Connects 2 or more bones together
  16. 7 bones at the top of the vertebrae column
  17. Holds muscle to bone
  18. Collarbone
  19. Thighbone
  20. Inner, larger bone of the forearm
  21. 2 bones at the front inner wall of the eye sockets
  22. Forms the kneecap
Down
  1. Smaller bone of the forearm
  2. Hindmost bone of the skull
  3. Wrist, flexible joint
  4. Make up the foot close to the heel
  5. Uppermost, largest bone of the arm
  6. 2 bones the form the sides and crown of the skull
  7. In the center of the bone, produces blood cells
  8. The study of bones
  9. 5 bones that form the palm of the hand
  10. Forms the forehead
  11. Pelvis and skull
  12. 2 bones form the bridge of the nose
  13. Light spongy bone between the eye sockets
  14. Tissue at the end of bones
  15. Ankle bone
  16. Protective coating over the bones that allows the muscles ti slide over them without friction, contains blood vessels
  17. U shaped bone at the base of the tongue
  18. Outside layer of bone
  19. Lower jaw
  20. Joins all the bones of the cranium together Maxillae 2 bones of the upper jaw
  21. Breastbone
  22. Smaller, outside bone of the lower leg

44 Clues: Lower jaw • Thighbone • Ankle bone • Breastbone • Collarbone • Shoulder blade • Made of 26 bones • Pelvis and skull • 12 pairs of bones • Forms the kneecap • The study of bones • Forms the forehead • Known as the chest • Inside layer of bone • Holds muscle to bone • Wrist, flexible joint • Hold 2 bones together • Outside layer of bone • Elbows, knees, and hips • Hindmost bone of the skull • ...

Skeletal System Review 2013-03-27

Skeletal System Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This bony substance if formed during the third stage of bone healing
  2. Cavity of a long bone that is either yellow or red
  3. Stage of skeletal development where the facial bones protrude
  4. This forms during the first stage of bone healing
  5. Where two bones come together - another name for a joint
  6. Portion of the skeleton that includes the girdles and appendages
  7. Bone type that includes the vertebrae and pelvis
  8. Bone marking that allows nerves and blood vessels to pass
  9. These are the bone cells that break down bone
  10. This bone disorder can occur in old age because of bone weakening
  11. This function of the skeleton involves the muscles
  12. Shaft of a long bone
  13. Bones type that includes the femur, humerus and radius
Down
  1. Bone type that includes the skull bones and the scapula
  2. Most of the bone growth occurs during this time period
  3. Bone marking that helps to form joints
  4. This happens to bone during the last stage of bone healing
  5. Cartilage on the end of of a long bone that reduces friction
  6. Bones need to be stressed to stay healthy during this time period
  7. Function of the skeleton that contains nutrients
  8. Function of the skeleton that deals with posture
  9. Joints of the skull are examples of this type
  10. This joint is an example of a ball and socket joint
  11. The vertebrae is an example of this joint type
  12. These cells are produced in bone by the marrow
  13. Portion of the skeleton that includes the skull, rib cage and vertebrae
  14. The end of a long bone where bone growth occurs
  15. This is formed during the second stage of bone healing as a splint
  16. The portion of the bone with open space that gives bone its flexibility
  17. This type of fracture usually occurs in sport injuries
  18. Function of the skeleton that deals with the vital organs
  19. The dense and smooth portion of a bone
  20. Bone cells that build new bone
  21. Bone marking that is an attachment site
  22. Shiny outer protective layer of the diaphysis
  23. Type of joint that provides movement in many directions
  24. Stage of bone growth where bone is mostly cartilage
  25. Examples of this joint include the elbow, knee and ankle
  26. Bone type that includes the carpal and tarsal bones

39 Clues: Shaft of a long bone • Bone cells that build new bone • Bone marking that helps to form joints • The dense and smooth portion of a bone • Bone marking that is an attachment site • Joints of the skull are examples of this type • These are the bone cells that break down bone • Shiny outer protective layer of the diaphysis • The vertebrae is an example of this joint type • ...

The Skeletal System 2013-02-20

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bones / Bones that are made up of a layer of spongy bone between two thin layers of compact bonewith a flattened shape (not rounded) . Examples: the skull and ribs. They also have marrow, but not a bone marrow cavity.
  2. plate / Allows lengthwise growth of long bones during childhood
  3. / The Rings around the central canal and sites of lacunae
  4. / Composed of 126 bones; Limbs (appendages) Pectoral girdle & Pelvic girdle
  5. / The process of laying down new bone material by cells called osteoblasts
  6. / The destroying cells: Breaks down bone matrix for remodeling and release of calcium in response to parathyroid hormone
  7. / The dense fibrous membrane that covers the surface of bones except at the joints and serves as an attachment for muscles and tendons.
  8. / The thin layer of cells lining the medullary cavity of a bone.
  9. / Mature bone cells
  10. / The shaft of a long bone
  11. marrow / Bone marrow in children and some adult bones that is required for the formation of red blood
  12. bone / Any one of numerous small round bony masses embedded in certain tendons that may be subjected to compression and tension
  13. fibers / Collagenous fibers that pass from the periosteum and are embedded in the outer circumferential and interstitial lamellae of bone
  14. canal / The opening in the center of an osteon that carries blood vessels and nerves
  15. / A unit of bone containing central canal and matrix rings
  16. bone /  Bones that are typically longer than they are wide, have a shaft with heads at both ends and contain mostly compact bone. Examples: Femur Humerus
Down
  1. cartilage / Covers the ends of the bones
  2. / The bones that together comprise the skull and the vertebral column
  3. / The formation of blood or of blood cells in the living body
  4. / The end of a long bone that is originally separated from the main bone by a layer of cartilage but through the process of ossification it later becomes united to the main bone.
  5. bone / Type of bone tissue that is homogeneous
  6. / Tiny canals that radiate from the central canal to lacunae and form a transport system connecting all bone cells to a nutrient supply
  7. cavity / The central cavity of bone shafts where red bone marrow and/or yellow bone marrow is stored
  8. canal / The various canals in bone that transmit blood vessels from the periosteum into the bone
  9. bones / Bones that consist of cancellous tissue enclosed within a thin layer of compact bone and erve various purposes in the body, such as protection of nervous tissue, affording multiple anchor points for skeletal muscle attachment, and maintaining pharynx and trachea support, and tongue attachment
  10. bone /  Bones that are generally cube-shape, and contain mostly spongy bone. Example: Carpals Tarsals
  11. markings / Important surface features that allow for the identification of the bone
  12. / The cavities containing osteocytes and are arranged in concentric rings
  13. of bone and many open spaces
  14. marrow / Bone marrow that is fat and is found at the ends of long bones in adults
  15. bone / Type of bone tissue that is small needle-like

31 Clues: / Mature bone cells • / The shaft of a long bone • of bone and many open spaces • cartilage / Covers the ends of the bones • bone / Type of bone tissue that is homogeneous • bone / Type of bone tissue that is small needle-like • / The Rings around the central canal and sites of lacunae • / A unit of bone containing central canal and matrix rings • ...

OSTEOLOGY & SKELETAL SYSTEM 2015-02-26

OSTEOLOGY & SKELETAL SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Bone with low porosity
  2. A type of bone that forms the framework of the appendicular skeleton
  3. A function of the skeletal system
  4. A type of blood cell that can form new osteoblasts
  5. Concentric rings that form the Haversian systems
  6. A type of bone that is embedded in tendons
  7. A type of bone that provides large areas for muscle and ligament attachments
  8. Too little or too much of this is detrimental to bone health
  9. A type of bone that serves as shock absorbers
  10. A function of the skeletal system
  11. An important mineral stored in bone
Down
  1. Insufficient levels of this may compromise the synthesis of collagen
  2. Formation of new bone
  3. The vertebrae are examples of this type of bone
  4. A type of blood cell that builds new bone
  5. Replacement of existing bone
  6. A type of blood cell that brakes down bone
  7. Bone with high porosity
  8. A smaller, more mature osteoblast
  9. A function of the skeletal system
  10. Insufficient levels of this may compromise calcium absorption
  11. Transverse canals that supply blood to the Haversian systems

22 Clues: Formation of new bone • Bone with low porosity • Bone with high porosity • Replacement of existing bone • A function of the skeletal system • A smaller, more mature osteoblast • A function of the skeletal system • A function of the skeletal system • An important mineral stored in bone • A type of blood cell that builds new bone • A type of blood cell that brakes down bone • ...

The Skeletal System 2015-02-16

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction at some joint areas
  2. The type of bone that is made of osteons
  3. A baby's "soft spots"
  4. The most inferior portion of the sternum
  5. The cavity that serves as the "socket" into which the femur fits
  6. The anatomical name for the heel bone
  7. The vertebrae to which the ribs attach
  8. The suture that connects to two parietal bones
  9. The capitate is a ___________ bone
Down
  1. The fluid that is associated with many joints
  2. The Bone-forming cells
  3. The lateral bone of the antebrachium
  4. The anatomical name for the cheekbone
  5. This term refers to the shaft of the bone
  6. The cavity that serves as the "socket" of the scapula
  7. the anatomical name for the collarbone
  8. This term refers to the ends of the bone
  9. Because osteoclasts remodel bone they are responsible for creating these air-filled cavities in the skull
  10. The division of the skeletal system that includes the skull
  11. The number of coxae bones that make up the hip
  12. the depressions in the osteons in which the osteocytes set in
  13. The lateral bone of the lower leg

22 Clues: A baby's "soft spots" • The Bone-forming cells • The lateral bone of the lower leg • The capitate is a ___________ bone • The lateral bone of the antebrachium • The anatomical name for the cheekbone • The anatomical name for the heel bone • the anatomical name for the collarbone • The vertebrae to which the ribs attach • The type of bone that is made of osteons • ...

The Skeletal System 2015-02-09

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. thigh
  2. joint
  3. bony
  4. humpback
  5. shoulderblade
  6. binding
  7. collarbone
  8. elbow
  9. chest
  10. nose
Down
  1. junction
  2. wrist
  3. hip
  4. fingers
  5. arm
  6. stretch
  7. knee
  8. fist
  9. head
  10. neck

20 Clues: hip • arm • bony • knee • fist • head • neck • nose • thigh • wrist • joint • elbow • chest • fingers • stretch • binding • junction • humpback • collarbone • shoulderblade

The Skeletal System 2015-02-02

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bony protrusion on either side of the ankle
  2. end of the long bone (distal proximal)
  3. shaft of the long bone
  4. joint with no movement
  5. Latin word meaning heel bone
  6. Joint with little movement
  7. pain in the arm
  8. resembling cartilage
  9. the lower jawbone
  10. a wrist bone
  11. inner membrane layer of the bone
  12. the shoulder blade
  13. bending a joint
Down
  1. formation of bone
  2. the tailbone
  3. one of the three bones forming hip bone
  4. membrane that surrounds the outside of the bone
  5. kneecap
  6. bone formation
  7. bones of the foot in between the tarsals
  8. one of three hip bones
  9. pain in the joint
  10. dense, flexible connective tissue
  11. the collarbone
  12. inflammation of a bursa

25 Clues: kneecap • the tailbone • a wrist bone • bone formation • the collarbone • pain in the arm • bending a joint • formation of bone • pain in the joint • the lower jawbone • the shoulder blade • resembling cartilage • shaft of the long bone • joint with no movement • one of three hip bones • inflammation of a bursa • Joint with little movement • Latin word meaning heel bone • ...

The Skeletal System 2015-02-02

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a wrist bone
  2. bones of the foot in between the tarsals
  3. formation of bone
  4. dense, flexible connective tissue
  5. joint with no movement
  6. Joint with little movement
  7. end of the long bone (distal proximal)
  8. the tailbone
  9. Latin word meaning heel bone
  10. inner membrane layer of the bone
  11. bending a joint
  12. the lower jawbone
  13. kneecap
  14. one of three hip bones
Down
  1. the shoulder blade
  2. the collarbone
  3. bone formation
  4. membrane that surrounds the outside of the bone
  5. shaft of the long bone
  6. pain in the joint
  7. pain in the arm
  8. resembling cartilage
  9. bony protrusion on either side of the ankle
  10. one of the three bones forming hip bone
  11. inflammation of a bursa

25 Clues: kneecap • a wrist bone • the tailbone • the collarbone • bone formation • pain in the arm • bending a joint • formation of bone • pain in the joint • the lower jawbone • the shoulder blade • resembling cartilage • shaft of the long bone • joint with no movement • one of three hip bones • inflammation of a bursa • Joint with little movement • Latin word meaning heel bone • ...

The Skeletal System 2015-02-04

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. pain in the rib(s)
  2. injury to a ligament
  3. bone formation
  4. the collar bone
  5. kneecap
  6. a sideways curvature of the spine
  7. the bones between the tarsals and the phalanges of the foot
  8. shoulder blade
  9. shin bone
Down
  1. the long bone extending from the shoulder bone
  2. fingers
  3. wrist bone
  4. membrane covering bones
  5. a bony dagger like projection at the lower end of sternum
  6. breast bone
  7. the bones of the sole of the foot
  8. chest
  9. the heel bone
  10. one of the thirty three segments making up the spinal column
  11. dense flexible connective tissue
  12. bones come together

21 Clues: chest • fingers • kneecap • shin bone • wrist bone • breast bone • the heel bone • bone formation • shoulder blade • the collar bone • pain in the rib(s) • bones come together • injury to a ligament • membrane covering bones • dense flexible connective tissue • the bones of the sole of the foot • a sideways curvature of the spine • the long bone extending from the shoulder bone • ...

The Skeletal System 2015-10-04

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. break in bone
  2. tumor
  3. smaller bone in the forearm
  4. fingers
  5. special mature bone cells
  6. collar bone
  7. forehead bone
  8. shoulder blade
  9. traction
  10. chest
  11. range of motion
  12. movement away from midline
Down
  1. disintegration of a joint
  2. anterior cruciate ligament
  3. pain in finger
  4. bending or being bent
  5. moving around a central axis
  6. joined together
  7. pain
  8. large bone in the forearm

20 Clues: pain • tumor • chest • fingers • traction • collar bone • break in bone • forehead bone • pain in finger • shoulder blade • joined together • range of motion • bending or being bent • disintegration of a joint • special mature bone cells • large bone in the forearm • anterior cruciate ligament • movement away from midline • smaller bone in the forearm • moving around a central axis

The Skeletal System 2015-10-04

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. fingers
  2. bending or being bent
  3. chest
  4. pain in finger
  5. disintegration of a joint
  6. large bone in the forearm
  7. anterior cruciate ligament
  8. tumor
  9. smaller bone in the forearm
Down
  1. pain
  2. collar bone
  3. special mature bone cells
  4. moving around a central axis
  5. range of motion
  6. traction
  7. forehead bone
  8. movement away from midline
  9. break in bone
  10. shoulder blade
  11. joined together

20 Clues: pain • chest • tumor • fingers • traction • collar bone • forehead bone • break in bone • pain in finger • shoulder blade • range of motion • joined together • bending or being bent • special mature bone cells • disintegration of a joint • large bone in the forearm • movement away from midline • anterior cruciate ligament • smaller bone in the forearm • moving around a central axis

The Skeletal System 2015-09-28

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bone formed from 5 vertebrae fused together near base of spinal column
  2. L1-L5
  3. "to form bone"
  4. my latin word means "purse"
  5. measurement used to determine the amount of movement in a joint
  6. skeleton consisting of the arms and legs
  7. bone above the upper teeth
  8. thin layer of cells
Down
  1. a bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
  2. can be referred to as the breastplate
  3. s-shaped curvature
  4. produces humpback and loss of height
  5. malignant tumor arising from the cartilage
  6. flexible connective tissue
  7. joint that has free movement
  8. tear in the fibrous tissue that connects bones
  9. bone tissue
  10. pulling or dragging force exerted on a limb in a distal direction
  11. a "floating" bone
  12. the longest bone in the body

20 Clues: L1-L5 • bone tissue • "to form bone" • a "floating" bone • s-shaped curvature • thin layer of cells • flexible connective tissue • bone above the upper teeth • my latin word means "purse" • joint that has free movement • the longest bone in the body • produces humpback and loss of height • can be referred to as the breastplate • skeleton consisting of the arms and legs • ...

The Skeletal System 2016-02-22

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cost/o
  2. range of motion
  3. protruding disc
  4. brachi/o
  5. wrist bone
  6. anterior cruciate ligament
  7. bone consists of this
  8. shoulder blade
  9. s shaped break
  10. carpal tunnel syndrome
  11. lower body joint capable of inversion/eversion
Down
  1. daggerlike projection
  2. incomplete break
  3. spondyl/o
  4. myel/o
  5. bone cells
  6. collar bone
  7. lumb/o
  8. breastbone
  9. upper arm bone
  10. kneecap
  11. os/te/o

22 Clues: cost/o • myel/o • lumb/o • kneecap • os/te/o • brachi/o • spondyl/o • bone cells • wrist bone • breastbone • collar bone • upper arm bone • shoulder blade • s shaped break • range of motion • protruding disc • incomplete break • daggerlike projection • bone consists of this • carpal tunnel syndrome • anterior cruciate ligament • lower body joint capable of inversion/eversion

The Skeletal System 2016-02-17

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. movement away from the midline of the body
  2. inflammation of a joint
  3. bending or being bent
  4. consists of the cranial, facial, thoracic, and spinal bones
  5. injury to a ligament
  6. swelling of a joint
  7. what cranial bones are joined by
  8. adjective referring to something that is added or attached
  9. the bone above the upper teeth
  10. referring to the chest
  11. surgical removal of bone
Down
  1. pain in finger (or toe)
  2. latin word for heel
  3. break in the distal end of the radius
  4. composed of bones called vertebrae
  5. name for hip bone
  6. to turn downward or backward as with the hand or foot
  7. bone formation
  8. offers protection of the knee joint
  9. break is S-shaped, usually cause by a twisting injury
  10. bones making up the fingers and the toes
  11. fracture of the distal end of the fibula
  12. the long bone extending from the shoulder and ending at the elbow

23 Clues: bone formation • name for hip bone • latin word for heel • swelling of a joint • injury to a ligament • bending or being bent • referring to the chest • pain in finger (or toe) • inflammation of a joint • surgical removal of bone • the bone above the upper teeth • what cranial bones are joined by • composed of bones called vertebrae • offers protection of the knee joint • ...

The Skeletal System 2016-02-10

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the bones of the fingers and toes.
  2. Either of two slender bones in humans that extend from the manubrium of the sternum to the acromion of the scapula. Also called collarbone.
  3. One of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum.
  4. A flat triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint. Also called kneecap.
  5. The seven segments of the vertebral column located in the neck.
  6. A bone between the lumbar vertebrae and tail vertebrae, composed of five fused vertebrae that form the posterior pelvic wall.
  7. the inner and larger bone of the forearm, on the side opposite the thumb.
  8. the skeleton of the head, consisting of the cranium and the mandible.
  9. The quadrangular bone at the back of the tarsus. Also called heel bone.
  10. a large flat bone formed by the fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
Down
  1. The outer and narrower of two bones of the human lower leg, extending from the knee to the ankle.
  2. The vertebrae associated with the chest and ribs in vertebrates
  3. the bone of the upper arm, extending from shoulder to elbow.
  4. The broad upper division of the sternum with which the clavicle and first two ribs articulate.
  5. The smallest and lowest of the three divisions of the human sternum, which is cartilaginous in early life but usually ossifies by adulthood.
  6. A bone of the leg situated between the pelvis and knee in humans. It is the largest and strongest bone in the body.
  7. The vertebrae located between the lowest ribs and the pelvic girdle in all vertebrates.
  8. A long flat bone in most vertebrates that is situated along the ventral midline of the thorax and articulates with the ribs.
  9. A small triangular bone at the base of the spinal column in humans and other apes, consisting of several fused rudimentary vertebrae. Also called tailbone.
  10. the flat triangular bone in the back of the shoulder; the "shoulder blade"

20 Clues: the bones of the fingers and toes. • the bone of the upper arm, extending from shoulder to elbow. • The vertebrae associated with the chest and ribs in vertebrates • The seven segments of the vertebral column located in the neck. • the skeleton of the head, consisting of the cranium and the mandible. • ...

Skeletal System crossword 2016-09-18

Skeletal System crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. muscle
  2. rib
  3. joint
  4. shoulder blade
  5. bones of the fingers and toes
  6. heel bone
  7. movement
  8. bony projection at end of the sternum
  9. kneecap
  10. skeleton consisting of the skull, chest, and spinal column
Down
  1. Latin for thigh
  2. thorax
  3. wrist bones
  4. ankle
  5. vertebrae
  6. skeleton consisting of arms and legs
  7. collarbone
  8. arm
  9. bone marrow
  10. hip bone
  11. tear in a ligament that connects bones
  12. finger,toe
  13. wrist

23 Clues: rib • arm • joint • ankle • wrist • thorax • muscle • kneecap • movement • hip bone • vertebrae • heel bone • collarbone • finger,toe • wrist bones • bone marrow • shoulder blade • Latin for thigh • bones of the fingers and toes • skeleton consisting of arms and legs • bony projection at end of the sternum • tear in a ligament that connects bones • skeleton consisting of the skull, chest, and spinal column

The Skeletal System 2016-09-18

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. inner membrane layer of the bone
  2. highly malignant tumor of the bone
  3. having to do with something attached
  4. measurement of the amount of movement in a joint
  5. pain of the joint
  6. straight line through a physical body
  7. dense, flexible, connective tissue
  8. shaft of the long bone
  9. bending a joint
Down
  1. fracture break in the bone where the bone comes through the skin
  2. device used in arthroscopy
  3. surgical removal of bone
  4. having to do with an arm
  5. softening of cartilage
  6. any disorder of a joint
  7. the collarbone
  8. inflammation of bone
  9. injury to a ligament
  10. the heel bone
  11. the lower jawbone

20 Clues: the heel bone • the collarbone • bending a joint • pain of the joint • the lower jawbone • inflammation of bone • injury to a ligament • softening of cartilage • shaft of the long bone • any disorder of a joint • surgical removal of bone • having to do with an arm • device used in arthroscopy • inner membrane layer of the bone • highly malignant tumor of the bone • ...

Skeletal System Crossword 2016-09-18

Skeletal System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the lateral leg bone
  2. one of the two bones extending from the elbow to the wrist
  3. bone above the upper teeth
  4. bones between the tarsals and the phalanges of the foot
  5. the collarboneIlium one of the three bones fused together to form the hip bone
  6. long bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
  7. thorax, chest
  8. arm
  9. wrist bone
  10. neck
Down
  1. shin bone
  2. thighbone
  3. the shoulder blade
  4. kneecap
  5. fingers/toes
  6. the heel bone
  7. lower jawbone
  8. breastbone
  9. the tailbone, at the base of the spinal column
  10. ankle

20 Clues: arm • neck • ankle • kneecap • shin bone • thighbone • breastbone • wrist bone • fingers/toes • the heel bone • lower jawbone • thorax, chest • the shoulder blade • the lateral leg bone • bone above the upper teeth • the tailbone, at the base of the spinal column • long bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow • bones between the tarsals and the phalanges of the foot • ...

Skeletal System Review 2022-09-28

Skeletal System Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Tumor or mass consisting of bone and cartilage tissue.
  2. 7 vertebrae located inferior to the cranium.
  3. Surgical repair of the cartilage.
  4. The answer for this part of the skeleton will cost you an arm and a leg.
  5. Carpals, tarsals classification (2 words).
  6. Femur, tibia classification (2 words).
  7. This secretion lubricates the most abundant joints found in the human body (2 words).
  8. 12 vertebrae located superior to the lumbar region.
  9. Instrument for cutting into bone.
  10. The upper arm bone. No jokes here.
Down
  1. The portion of the skeleton that contains the head, neck, and trunk
  2. Another name for the dynamic duo of the clavicle and scapula (2 words).
  3. Head, shoulders, knees and ____ (formally).
  4. Hips don’t lie, and neither do the three bones collectively known as the ______ (2 words).
  5. Vertebrae, patella classification.
  6. The 8th, 9th, and 10th pair or ribs. Not directly connected to the sternum.
  7. x-ray record of a joint.
  8. Advil, Aleve, Tylenol, abbreviation.
  9. The 11th and 12th pairs of ribs.
  10. Increased curve in the thoracic spine. Commonly called a “humpback.”

20 Clues: x-ray record of a joint. • The 11th and 12th pairs of ribs. • Surgical repair of the cartilage. • Instrument for cutting into bone. • Vertebrae, patella classification. • The upper arm bone. No jokes here. • Advil, Aleve, Tylenol, abbreviation. • Femur, tibia classification (2 words). • Carpals, tarsals classification (2 words). • Head, shoulders, knees and ____ (formally). • ...

Skeletal System Crossword 2022-09-20

Skeletal System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rounded end of bone
  2. occurs parallel to the bones axis
  3. shaped like a basin
  4. Extending a flexed limb
  5. help make movements possible
  6. Turning outward
  7. Primary organs of the skeletal system
  8. bone is crushed
  9. Turning inward
  10. Formation of bone marrow
Down
  1. crack or break in bone
  2. Does not permit movement (fribrous)
  3. Lower portion of body trunk
  4. unstable fracture
  5. an important role in the formation of blood cells
  6. measurement of joint movements
  7. Pointed, sharp, slender process
  8. Bending a limb
  9. shaped like funnel
  10. Agent that relieves pain

20 Clues: Bending a limb • Turning inward • Turning outward • bone is crushed • unstable fracture • shaped like funnel • rounded end of bone • shaped like a basin • crack or break in bone • Extending a flexed limb • Agent that relieves pain • Formation of bone marrow • Lower portion of body trunk • help make movements possible • measurement of joint movements • Pointed, sharp, slender process • ...

The Skeletal System 2022-12-02

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. pad of hyaline cartilage epiphyses
  2. homogeneous bone
  3. what type of bone is flat and curved
  4. connects bone to bone
  5. has a normal S curvature
  6. small needle-like pieces on bones, open spaces
  7. bone-forming cells
  8. what type of bone has odd shapes
  9. what has 206 bones
  10. skull, spinal column, ribs, sternum
  11. the shaft of the bone
  12. wide part at each end of the bone
  13. bone-destroying cells
  14. outer,fibrous,protective covering diaphysis
Down
  1. found in the bridge of nose, ribs, and joints
  2. remnant of epiphyseal disk/plate
  3. connects bone to muscle
  4. limbs and girdle/pelvis
  5. what type of bone is longer than wide in size
  6. mature bone cells
  7. where two points come together
  8. encases the brain, attaches muscles, sinuses
  9. inner lining of medullary cavity
  10. type of bone is square, cube-like in shape

24 Clues: homogeneous bone • mature bone cells • bone-forming cells • what has 206 bones • connects bone to bone • the shaft of the bone • bone-destroying cells • connects bone to muscle • limbs and girdle/pelvis • has a normal S curvature • where two points come together • remnant of epiphyseal disk/plate • inner lining of medullary cavity • what type of bone has odd shapes • ...

Skeletal system crossword 2023-04-17

Skeletal system crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. another word for your fingers and toes
  2. what holds bone to bone
  3. flat triangular bone also called shoulder blade
  4. there are two hundred and _ bones in the human body
  5. the long flat bone called the breastbone
  6. what bones connect your ankle to your toes
  7. what are the kneee bones called
  8. what holds muscle to bone
  9. how many pairs of ribs are there
  10. the femur is a ___ bone
  11. the wrist includes the ___ bones
  12. what type of bones form the head
  13. your radius is also called your
  14. the collar bone is also called the __
  15. there are three types of m____
Down
  1. the long bone above your radius and ulna
  2. the frontal bone is a f____ bone
  3. the upper jaw is called the m___
  4. hip bones are also called the
  5. strong flexible tissue that makes up some of the nose
  6. how many total ribs do we have
  7. are bones alive?
  8. the nasal bone is called the ___
  9. the jaw bone is also called the m....
  10. the thigh bone is called the ____
  11. the heel of your bone is called the

26 Clues: are bones alive? • what holds bone to bone • the femur is a ___ bone • what holds muscle to bone • hip bones are also called the • how many total ribs do we have • there are three types of m____ • what are the kneee bones called • your radius is also called your • the frontal bone is a f____ bone • the upper jaw is called the m___ • the nasal bone is called the ___ • ...

The skeletal system 2023-02-21

The skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The name of the bone in the upper leg
  2. The name of the fingers
  3. The name of the bone in the lower arm on the outside
  4. An example of a ball and socket joint
  5. The name of the bone in the lower leg on the side
  6. The name of the lower jaw
  7. The name of the bones in between the carpals and phalanges
  8. An example of an immovable joint
  9. The name of the small bones in the ankle
  10. The name of the bone in the lower leg in the front
  11. The name of the toes
  12. The name of the breast bone that connects to the ribs
  13. The name of the collar bone
  14. The name of the hip bone
  15. The name of the joint that allows bones to move back and forth like doors on hinges
  16. The name of the small bones in the wrist
  17. The name of the joint that allows bones to slide in all directions
Down
  1. The name of the bones in between the tarsals and phalanges
  2. The name of the knee cap
  3. The name of the bone in the upper arm
  4. The name of the bones that surround your chest and connect to the sternum
  5. The name of the joint that allows no movement
  6. The name of the joint that allows movement in all directions
  7. An example of a pivot joint
  8. The name of the bones that run down the middle of your back
  9. An example of a hinge joint
  10. The name of the bone in the lower arm on the inside
  11. The name of the skull

28 Clues: The name of the toes • The name of the skull • The name of the fingers • The name of the knee cap • The name of the hip bone • The name of the lower jaw • An example of a pivot joint • An example of a hinge joint • The name of the collar bone • An example of an immovable joint • The name of the bone in the upper leg • An example of a ball and socket joint • ...

SKELETAL SYSTEM QUIZ 2017-05-08

SKELETAL SYSTEM QUIZ crossword puzzle
Across
  1. LARGEST VERTEBRAE
  2. TAIL BONE
  3. RIBS UPPER SEVEN PAIRS
  4. PUBIS JOINS THE TWO PELVIC BONES
  5. BAT SHAPED BONE
  6. LARGE HOLE, THE FOREMAN MAGNUM
  7. FORM ROOF OF THE CRANIUM
  8. CHEEK BONE
  9. 126 BONES
  10. LANDMARK FOR INJECTIONS
  11. TURCICA TURKS SADDLE
  12. 29 BONES
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  1. CAVITY IN THE SHOULDER
  2. TOP SEVEN VERTEBRAE
  3. ONLY MOVABLE BONE IN THE SKULL
  4. FINGER AND TOE BONES
  5. OPENING FOR THE AUDITORY MEATUS
  6. FOREHEAD BONE
  7. DEPRESSION IN THE FEMUR
  8. FUNNY BONE
  9. BASE OF THE TONGUE
  10. 80 BONES

22 Clues: 80 BONES • 29 BONES • TAIL BONE • 126 BONES • FUNNY BONE • CHEEK BONE • FOREHEAD BONE • BAT SHAPED BONE • LARGEST VERTEBRAE • BASE OF THE TONGUE • TOP SEVEN VERTEBRAE • FINGER AND TOE BONES • TURCICA TURKS SADDLE • CAVITY IN THE SHOULDER • RIBS UPPER SEVEN PAIRS • DEPRESSION IN THE FEMUR • LANDMARK FOR INJECTIONS • FORM ROOF OF THE CRANIUM • ONLY MOVABLE BONE IN THE SKULL • LARGE HOLE, THE FOREMAN MAGNUM • ...

Pathology skeletal system 2017-08-21

Pathology skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Type of fractures that occur in abnormal bone that is weaker and hence more susceptible to fracture than normal bone.
  2. Type of fracture when the broken bone pierces the overlying skin.
  3. Large fragment of necrotic bone surrounded by granulation tissue and reactive bone.
  4. Primary malignant neoplasm of bone.
  5. Inflammation of the synovial membrane and other joint components.
  6. Type of fracture when the bone is broken into more than two pieces. This usually occurs due to a crushing force and there is usually extensive injury to the surrounding soft tissue.
  7. Type of fracture where there is an incomplete break of the bone in which part of the cortex remains intact.
  8. Defective mineralisation of osteoid in adult animals.
  9. Excess parathyroid hormone.
  10. Inflammation of the periosteum.
  11. A developmental disease of synovial joints that is characterised by a focal failure of endochondral ossification.
  12. Inflammation of the bone cortex.
  13. Inflammation of a tendon sheath.
  14. Marie's disease.
  15. Joints where the bones are united by fibrous connective tissue.
  16. Cell involved in resorption of bone.
  17. Formation of new bone on the surface of a bone.
Down
  1. Defective endochondral ossification that results in disproportionate dwarfism.
  2. Bone formation.
  3. Joints in which the union consists of either hyaline or fibrocartilage.
  4. Softening of bones in young growing animals.
  5. Extensive bone resorption by osteoclasts associated with hyperparathyroidism.
  6. Type of ossification where bone forms directly from connective tissue without a cartilage step.
  7. Breeds of dogs in which chondrodysplasia is considered normal.
  8. Common degenerative disease of the vertebral column.
  9. Principle cell in mature bone.
  10. Type of fracture where there is a clean break of the bone with no break in the overlying skin.
  11. Large fragment of necrotic bone.
  12. Loss of skeletal mass.
  13. Type of ossification characterised by replacement of a hyaline cartilage model by bone.
  14. Inflammation of the synovial membrane.
  15. Negative balance between formation and resorption of bone.
  16. Inflammation of the medullary cavity of bones.
  17. Non-articulating depressions in some joints, often confused for lesions.
  18. Cell responsible for the formation and mineralisation of osteoid.
  19. Necrosis of bone.
  20. Type of fracture that occurs when the bones involved are driven into each other.
  21. Joints that allow considerable movement and are enclosed by a joint capsule.

38 Clues: Bone formation. • Marie's disease. • Necrosis of bone. • Loss of skeletal mass. • Excess parathyroid hormone. • Principle cell in mature bone. • Inflammation of the periosteum. • Large fragment of necrotic bone. • Inflammation of the bone cortex. • Inflammation of a tendon sheath. • Primary malignant neoplasm of bone. • Cell involved in resorption of bone. • ...

The Skeletal System 2021-01-24

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. jelly-like substance found inside the cavities of some bones that produces blood cells
  2. the number that describes bone density
  3. smallest bone in the body
  4. commonly called the breastbone
  5. type of bone that is longer than it is wide
  6. when a child’s growing bones fail to develop due to a lack of vitamin D
  7. of bone density and strength
  8. smaller bone of the lower leg
  9. cancer of the plasma cells in bone marrow
  10. the medical name for brittle bone disease
  11. commonly called the kneecap
  12. cells that dissolve bone
  13. broken bones of various types
  14. bones that serve as a protective cage for the lungs
  15. where the diaphysis and epiphysis meet
  16. lower jaw
  17. bigger bone of the lower leg
  18. upper part of the skull
  19. commonly called the collarbone
  20. middle segment of the spine
  21. name for fingers and toes
  22. upper jaw
Down
  1. bone on the thumb side of the lower arm
  2. anterior portion of the hip bone
  3. porous material inside bones which allows bones to be strong yet lightweight
  4. type of bone that is thin, flattened, and usually curved
  5. cells that form new bone
  6. the most common form of imaging to find fractures
  7. how many less bones you have as an adult compared to as a child
  8. type of bone that does not fit into the long, short, or flat category
  9. the ends of a bone
  10. tough outer shell of bones that contains blood vessels and nerves
  11. abnormal growth or swelling of bone
  12. the middle part of long bones
  13. main bone of the upper leg
  14. forms the back of the foot
  15. cells inside the bone that help direct where osteoclasts dissolve bone
  16. type of bone that is roughly cube shaped
  17. large bone in the upper arm
  18. bones in the hand near the wrist
  19. bone on the pinky side of the lower arm
  20. bone inflammation
  21. commonly called the shoulder blade
  22. bones in the middle of the hand
  23. set of bones responsible for posture
  24. infection of the bone
  25. curved bone that forms the base of the pelvis
  26. overgrowth of bones in the face, hands, and feet
  27. upper part of the pelvis
  28. connect with the tibia to form the ankle joint

50 Clues: lower jaw • upper jaw • bone inflammation • the ends of a bone • infection of the bone • upper part of the skull • cells that form new bone • cells that dissolve bone • upper part of the pelvis • smallest bone in the body • name for fingers and toes • main bone of the upper leg • forms the back of the foot • large bone in the upper arm • commonly called the kneecap • ...

The Skeletal System 2021-02-05

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. knee
  2. chamber made by bone, normally filled with air
  3. smaller bone in the lower part of the leg
  4. the final segment of the vertebrae, the tailbone
  5. largest and most superior of the three bones that form the hip bone
  6. depressions and openings indicating where blood vessels and nerves run and penetrate the bone
  7. spine, back
  8. bone that holds up the head
  9. small pouch containing synovial fluid
  10. protect organs in the chest area
  11. outside bone on the lower arm
  12. inside bone on the lower arm
  13. shoulder blade
  14. mature bone cells
  15. located in the upper part of the leg
  16. the number of bones we have when we are adults
  17. u-shaped bone in the neck which supports the tongue
  18. located in the fingers and toes
  19. includes rib, spine, skull
  20. giant cells with fifty or more nuclei
  21. wrists
  22. center bone to the base of the hand
  23. joins bone to bone may be found inside or outside the joint capsule
  24. long flat bone located in the center of the chest
  25. shock-absorbing cartilage pads in the knee
Down
  1. freely movable joint
  2. located in the jaw
  3. forms a pivot joint with the atlas
  4. located on top of the shoulder
  5. thumb
  6. nearest bone to the base of the hand
  7. posterior inferior compart of the pelvis
  8. upper part of the arm
  9. larger bone in the lower part of the leg
  10. stretches from the base of the skull to the coccyx
  11. slightly movable joint
  12. skull
  13. cells responsible for the production of new cells
  14. ankle
  15. the amount of rib bones
  16. furthest bone to the base of the hand
  17. hip bone
  18. includes arms, legs, pelvis
  19. supporting connective tissue that contains specialized cells
  20. the number of bones we have when we are born
  21. immovable joint
  22. five long bones in the feet and hands
  23. loose connective tissue
  24. triangular bone at the base of the spine that forms by fusing the sacral vertebrae
  25. heel bone

50 Clues: knee • thumb • skull • ankle • wrists • hip bone • heel bone • spine, back • shoulder blade • immovable joint • mature bone cells • located in the jaw • freely movable joint • upper part of the arm • slightly movable joint • the amount of rib bones • loose connective tissue • includes rib, spine, skull • bone that holds up the head • includes arms, legs, pelvis • inside bone on the lower arm • ...

The Skeletal System 2020-09-29

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. breast bone
  2. finger bones
  3. shin bone
  4. lower leg bone opposite the shin bone
  5. ankle bones
  6. wrist bones
  7. spine
  8. upper arm bone
  9. bones connecting fingers and wrist
  10. arm bone on pinky side
  11. collar bone
Down
  1. bones protecting your heart and organs
  2. kneecap
  3. hip bone
  4. jaw bone
  5. arm bone on thumb side
  6. skull bone
  7. bones connecting ankle and toes
  8. thigh bone
  9. toe bones
  10. shoulder blade

21 Clues: spine • kneecap • hip bone • jaw bone • shin bone • toe bones • skull bone • thigh bone • breast bone • ankle bones • wrist bones • collar bone • finger bones • shoulder blade • upper arm bone • arm bone on thumb side • arm bone on pinky side • bones connecting ankle and toes • bones connecting fingers and wrist • lower leg bone opposite the shin bone • bones protecting your heart and organs

skeletal system crossword 2020-10-15

skeletal system crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bone is crushed
  2. ends of bones; mostly spongy bone
  3. limbs and girdles
  4. bone breaks portions is inward
  5. keystone bones;form upper jaw
  6. dense and appears homogenous.
  7. Covers the epiphyses
  8. butterfly shaped bone
  9. bone anterior to sphenoid
  10. bone destroying cells
  11. outside covering the diaphysis
  12. bridge of nose
Down
  1. bone forming cells
  2. bone breaks into many fragments
  3. bone not connected by sutures
  4. fourteen bones compose the face
  5. contains yellow and red marrow
  6. broken bone penetrates the skin
  7. Shaft of bone; composed of compact bone
  8. broken bone ends are into eachother
  9. encloses the brain
  10. made of small needle-like pieces and open space.
  11. bone breaks incompletely
  12. Form the longitudinal axis of the body
  13. does not penetrate the skin
  14. cheek bones
  15. mature bone taste
  16. occurs with twisting forces

28 Clues: cheek bones • bridge of nose • bone is crushed • limbs and girdles • mature bone taste • bone forming cells • encloses the brain • Covers the epiphyses • butterfly shaped bone • bone destroying cells • bone breaks incompletely • bone anterior to sphenoid • does not penetrate the skin • occurs with twisting forces • bone not connected by sutures • keystone bones;form upper jaw • ...

skeletal system review 2021-02-11

skeletal system review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. type of joint allow limited rotation or turning
  2. break any type of bone
  3. in your nose
  4. bone to bone/band of fibers
  5. old people get these mostly are on the feet
  6. round head of one bone fits into captivity of other bone
  7. process of which bone is formed, renewed
  8. type of joint bend and straighten
  9. type of bone shoulder blades
Down
  1. your bones mostly acke
  2. bones in wrists and ankles
  3. where your spin is not straight
  4. muscle to bone/fibrous cord that attaches
  5. opposite of stable Injurie
  6. type of bone/structure
  7. gliding joints allowing to slide over each other
  8. bone comes out of socket
  9. limbs shoulders hips
  10. center structure
  11. type of bone

20 Clues: in your nose • type of bone • center structure • limbs shoulders hips • your bones mostly acke • break any type of bone • type of bone/structure • bone comes out of socket • bones in wrists and ankles • opposite of stable Injurie • bone to bone/band of fibers • type of bone shoulder blades • where your spin is not straight • type of joint bend and straighten • ...

The Skeletal System 2021-02-16

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this is a ring-like bony structure, located in the lower part of the trunk ,it connects the axial skeleton to the lower limbs.
  2. s a small bone located in front of the knee joint where the thighbone and shinbone meet.
  3. consists of 12 pairs of ribs, sternum, It protects heart, lungs and diaphragm. It provides a framework on which the muscles of the shoulder girdle, chest, upper abdomen and back can attach. It also plays important role in the respiration.
  4. is a long bone in the forearm. It lies laterally and parallel to ulna, the second of the forearm bones.
  5. these bones are bones of the wrist that connect the distal aspects of the radial and ulnar bones of the forearm There are eight bones, which divide into two rows.
  6. this is a long bone in the forearm. It lies medially and parallel to the radius.
  7. this part of the skeletal system contains the cranium and the facial bones.
  8. this bone is an arm bone between the shoulder and elbow it is related with support and movement.
  9. these are the bones of the fingers.
  10. this is sometimes called the calf bone, is smaller than the tibia and runs beside it.
  11. also known as the spinal column, is the central axis of the skeleton in all vertebrates,It provides attachments to muscles, supports the trunk.
Down
  1. are located in the forefoot, between the tarsals and phalanges.
  2. any of several tubular bones between the wrist bones.
  3. this is a large triangular shape bone that lies in the upper back.
  4. this is the shinbone, the larger of the two bones in the lower leg.
  5. it connects the breastplate to the shoulder it also has a slight s shape and is easily seen in many people.
  6. this bone is located in the middle of the chest and protects the organs of your torso.
  7. a set of seven irregularly shaped bones. They are situated proximally in the foot in the ankle area.
  8. this is the bone that forms the lower part of the skull, and along with the maxilla , forms the mouth structure.
  9. this is the longest and strongest bone in your body. it usually takes a lot of force to break it.

20 Clues: these are the bones of the fingers. • any of several tubular bones between the wrist bones. • are located in the forefoot, between the tarsals and phalanges. • this is a large triangular shape bone that lies in the upper back. • this is the shinbone, the larger of the two bones in the lower leg. • ...

Skeletal System Crossword 2021-05-09

Skeletal System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Longest bone in the body
  2. jawbone
  3. intermediate part of the hand
  4. kneecap
  5. U shaped bone at the front of the neck
  6. bones formed around tendons due to strain
  7. seven bones at the base of the foot by the ankle
  8. Supports the structures of the face and provides protective cavity for the brain
  9. Internal framework of the human body
  10. shorter bone in the forearm
  11. protects most internal abdominal organs
  12. longer bone in the forearm
  13. bone at the front of the skull
  14. connects the growth plates to the breast bones
  15. oblong bones at the front of the face
Down
  1. shoulder blade
  2. trapezoid shaped bone in back of skull
  3. fingers and toes
  4. unpaired bone inside the skull
  5. located at the sides and base of the skull
  6. Long bone in the arm connecting the shoulder to the lower arm
  7. breastbone
  8. smaller bone in the lower leg
  9. longer bone in the lower leg
  10. eight small bones in the hands

25 Clues: jawbone • kneecap • breastbone • shoulder blade • fingers and toes • Longest bone in the body • longer bone in the forearm • shorter bone in the forearm • longer bone in the lower leg • intermediate part of the hand • smaller bone in the lower leg • unpaired bone inside the skull • eight small bones in the hands • bone at the front of the skull • Internal framework of the human body • ...

The skeletal system 2022-06-09

The skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the hand bones
  2. a flat bone that protects the heart
  3. the section of the spine that connect to the ribs
  4. the lower back
  5. a type of synovial joint that allows a wide range of movement (sideways,backwards/forwards, rotation), e.g. hip
  6. a long bone often called the shin bone
  7. 12 pairs of flat bones that protect the lungs
  8. a type of bone tissue that provides some of the shock absorption required at the end of long bones or at the edges of more irregular bones
  9. a long bone, the largest bone of the body
  10. a feature of synovial joints. Lubricates the inside of the joint
  11. a function of the skeletal system where the skeleton provides ________ to internal organs such as the heart, lungs and the brain.
  12. a long bone, the thumb side forearm bone
  13. a sesamoid bone often called the knee cap
  14. these are inelastic and very strong, allowing movement by helping muscles pull through the joint and on the bones
  15. production of this occurs within the marrow of long bones
  16. the finger and toe bones
  17. also known as growth plates, are the centres for bone growth
  18. one of the three bones that make up the shoulder girdle, commonly called the shoulder blade
  19. bones that have a key role of protection. eg. the bones of the skull
  20. a function of the skeletal system where bones store calcium, phosphorous and small amounts of magnesium, sodium and chlorine.
Down
  1. the pinky side forearm bone
  2. the neck bones
  3. allows movement in only one direction (backwards/forwards), e.g. elbow
  4. a feature of synovial joints. Lines the inside of the capsule / produces & secretes synovial fluid
  5. found in the shaft or diaphysis of the long bone. This comparatively solid bone surrounds the cavity of the long bone, offering an extremely strong
  6. joints that offer no movement. Ex. the skull
  7. Allows movement in two directions (sideways, backwards/forwards), e.g. thumb
  8. have no regular shape characteristics
  9. type of joint that offer a full range of movement and move freely in at least one direction. Ex knee
  10. they cross over joints, joining bone to bone. Their slight elasticity allows small movement from the bones of the joint.
  11. slightly moveable, joints are joined by cartilage and allow small movements. Ex. vertebrae
  12. long bones of the foot
  13. a feature of synovial joints. Lines the bones / protects / reduces friction
  14. a smooth, slightly elastic tissue found in various forms within the body such as hyaline, vertebral discs, ribs joints, nose and ears
  15. also called the spine, provides the central structure for the maintenance of good posture
  16. small bones developed in tendons around some joints; for example, the patella
  17. type of bone, longer than they are wide, and they have a hollow shaft containing marrow
  18. a feature of synovial joints. Surrounds the joint / adds stability / stops substances entering or leaving joint
  19. the wrist bones
  20. Allows only gliding or sliding movements (sideways, backwards/forwards), e.g. carpals of the wrist
  21. commonly called the jaw bone
  22. sometimes called the tail bones
  23. one of the three bones that make up the shoulder girdle, commonly called the collar bone
  24. are roughly cubical, with the same width and length; for example, the carpals of the wrist
  25. a long bone and one of the three bones that make up the shoulder girdle, commonly called the upper arm bone
  26. short bones of the ankles

46 Clues: the neck bones • the hand bones • the lower back • the wrist bones • long bones of the foot • the finger and toe bones • short bones of the ankles • the pinky side forearm bone • commonly called the jaw bone • sometimes called the tail bones • a flat bone that protects the heart • have no regular shape characteristics • a long bone often called the shin bone • ...

skeletal system crossword 2022-05-18

skeletal system crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bone that connects breast plate to the shoulder
  2. firm flexible connective tissue
  3. the breast plate
  4. one of the bones that makes up the forearm
  5. triangular bone at the base of the spine the bones that make up the back
  6. small cube shaped bones
  7. vertebrae in the lower back
  8. when the bones become very weak
  9. outer of the two bones in the leg
  10. the tissue that connects bone to muscle
Down
  1. tough elastic tissue around the joints
  2. the neck
  3. largest bone in the arm
  4. the horizontal curve of the spine
  5. the bone that forms the upper jaw
  6. the upper part of the pelvis
  7. bones that make up the back
  8. largest bone in the human skull
  9. longest hardest bone in the body
  10. the framework for the body

20 Clues: the neck • the breast plate • largest bone in the arm • small cube shaped bones • the framework for the body • bones that make up the back • vertebrae in the lower back • the upper part of the pelvis • firm flexible connective tissue • largest bone in the human skull • when the bones become very weak • longest hardest bone in the body • the horizontal curve of the spine • ...

skeletal system crossword 2022-05-18

skeletal system crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bone that connects breast plate to the shoulder
  2. firm flexible connective tissue
  3. the breast plate
  4. one of the bones that makes up the forearm
  5. triangular bone at the base of the spine the bones that make up the back
  6. small cube shaped bones
  7. vertebrae in the lower back
  8. when the bones become very weak
  9. outer of the two bones in the leg
  10. the tissue that connects bone to muscle
Down
  1. tough elastic tissue around the joints
  2. the neck
  3. largest bone in the arm
  4. the horizontal curve of the spine
  5. the bone that forms the upper jaw
  6. the upper part of the pelvis
  7. bones that make up the back
  8. largest bone in the human skull
  9. longest hardest bone in the body
  10. the framework for the body

20 Clues: the neck • the breast plate • largest bone in the arm • small cube shaped bones • the framework for the body • bones that make up the back • vertebrae in the lower back • the upper part of the pelvis • firm flexible connective tissue • largest bone in the human skull • when the bones become very weak • longest hardest bone in the body • the horizontal curve of the spine • ...

skeletal system crossword 2022-05-18

skeletal system crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the horizontal curve of the spine
  2. small cube shaped bones
  3. bones that make up the back
  4. longest hardest bone in the body
  5. the tissue that connects bone to muscle
  6. vertebrae in the lower back
  7. bone that connects breast plate to the shoulder
  8. outer of the two bones in the leg
  9. the upper part of the pelvis
  10. the bone that forms the upper jaw
  11. triangular bone at the base of the spine the bones that make up the back
  12. the framework for the body
Down
  1. when the bones become very weak
  2. the neck
  3. largest bone in the human skull
  4. largest bone in the arm
  5. the breast plate
  6. firm flexible connective tissue
  7. tough elastic tissue around the joints
  8. one of the bones that makes up the forearm

20 Clues: the neck • the breast plate • small cube shaped bones • largest bone in the arm • the framework for the body • bones that make up the back • vertebrae in the lower back • the upper part of the pelvis • when the bones become very weak • largest bone in the human skull • firm flexible connective tissue • longest hardest bone in the body • the horizontal curve of the spine • ...

skeletal system crossword 2022-05-18

skeletal system crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the horizontal curve of the spine
  2. small cube shaped bones
  3. bones that make up the back
  4. longest hardest bone in the body
  5. the tissue that connects bone to muscle
  6. vertebrae in the lower back
  7. bone that connects breast plate to the shoulder
  8. outer of the two bones in the leg
  9. the upper part of the pelvis
  10. the bone that forms the upper jaw
  11. triangular bone at the base of the spine the bones that make up the back
  12. the framework for the body
Down
  1. when the bones become very weak
  2. the neck
  3. largest bone in the human skull
  4. largest bone in the arm
  5. the breast plate
  6. firm flexible connective tissue
  7. tough elastic tissue around the joints
  8. one of the bones that makes up the forearm

20 Clues: the neck • the breast plate • small cube shaped bones • largest bone in the arm • the framework for the body • bones that make up the back • vertebrae in the lower back • the upper part of the pelvis • when the bones become very weak • largest bone in the human skull • firm flexible connective tissue • longest hardest bone in the body • the horizontal curve of the spine • ...

Skeletal System Crossword 2022-10-17

Skeletal System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. chest
  2. spine
  3. rib
  4. bone marrow
  5. outer layer
  6. apart
  7. joint
  8. porous
  9. to fuse
  10. immature
  11. humerus
  12. cartilage
  13. low back
  14. synovial membrane
Down
  1. femur
  2. bone
  3. addition
  4. chest
  5. stiff joint
  6. child
  7. joint
  8. inner region
  9. to surgically break
  10. crooked
  11. vertebra
  12. clavicle
  13. slipping
  14. straight
  15. pertaining to the study of
  16. not

30 Clues: rib • not • bone • femur • chest • chest • spine • child • joint • apart • joint • porous • crooked • to fuse • humerus • addition • vertebra • clavicle • slipping • straight • immature • low back • cartilage • stiff joint • bone marrow • outer layer • inner region • synovial membrane • to surgically break • pertaining to the study of

Skeletal System Review 2022-10-10

Skeletal System Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. keeping bone from moving, done with a cast or sling
  2. contains stem cells
  3. bone displaces from joint
  4. fracture in multiple pieces
  5. the plates at the end of bones
  6. over stretching
  7. 12 pairs of these
  8. type of fracture that comes from overuse
  9. the shape of bone that a clavicle, radius, and phalanges would be
  10. build bone
  11. the type of callus that closes the gap between bones
  12. a fracture that is perpendicular to the bone
Down
  1. this type of cartilage covers the ends of bones
  2. breakdown bone
  3. these type of fibers will give bones flexibility
  4. provides support and protection
  5. type of reduction that requires surgery
  6. the bones in the feet
  7. type of bone that makes up 20% of total bone mass
  8. the bones in the hand
  9. fracture that typically happens in the skull
  10. another name for a bruise

22 Clues: build bone • breakdown bone • over stretching • 12 pairs of these • contains stem cells • the bones in the feet • the bones in the hand • bone displaces from joint • another name for a bruise • fracture in multiple pieces • the plates at the end of bones • provides support and protection • type of reduction that requires surgery • type of fracture that comes from overuse • ...

The Skeletal System 2016-09-19

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. joint inflammation
  2. chest
  3. a joint with no movement
  4. inflammation caused by bacteria
  5. each end of a long bone
  6. the heel bone
  7. lower jaw
  8. the bones that form the wrist
  9. spaces between joints filled with synovial fluid
Down
  1. to form bone
  2. referring to the arm
  3. bone tissue
  4. fingers and toes
  5. the membrane covering a bone
  6. Consists of all bones other than those in the axial skeleton
  7. a freely moveable joint
  8. a bone cell
  9. shoulder blade
  10. Consists of the skull, chest, and spine
  11. fibrous membrane that joins cranial bones
  12. the neck

21 Clues: chest • the neck • lower jaw • bone tissue • a bone cell • to form bone • the heel bone • shoulder blade • fingers and toes • joint inflammation • referring to the arm • a freely moveable joint • each end of a long bone • a joint with no movement • the membrane covering a bone • the bones that form the wrist • inflammation caused by bacteria • Consists of the skull, chest, and spine • ...

The Skeletal System 2016-09-14

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The lateral leg bone
  2. A broken bone
  3. The heel bone
  4. Turning inward
  5. Turning the palm or foot upward
  6. Shin bone
  7. A wrist bone
  8. Turning outward
  9. Thighbone
Down
  1. The long bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
  2. The collarbone
  3. Membrane that surrounds the outside of the bone
  4. Inner membrane layer of the bone
  5. Moving around a central axis
  6. The shoulder blade
  7. The place where bones come together
  8. Bending or being bent
  9. The tailbone
  10. Kneecap
  11. The breastbone

20 Clues: Kneecap • Shin bone • Thighbone • A wrist bone • The tailbone • A broken bone • The heel bone • The collarbone • Turning inward • The breastbone • Turning outward • The shoulder blade • The lateral leg bone • Bending or being bent • Moving around a central axis • Turning the palm or foot upward • Inner membrane layer of the bone • The place where bones come together • ...

Skeletal System Crossword 2016-11-03

Skeletal System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ligaments or tendons are damaged by excessive stretching or they are torn away from the bone
  2. thumb joint
  3. allows all movement, including rotation
  4. freely moveable joints
  5. flattened fibrous sacs lined synovial membrane and contained a thing film of synovial fluid
  6. communication pathway from outside of the bone to its interior
  7. bones that do not fall into any other classification
  8. tiny canals
  9. gliding doesn't involve rotation around any axis
  10. covers the external surface of the bone
  11. chronic inflammatory disorder affects fingers, wrist, ankles and feet of women aged 40-50
  12. ends of the long bone
  13. essentially flat nd only short slipping or gliding movements are allowed
  14. bone is crushed
  15. growth plate
  16. the process of repair or growth to the bone
  17. mature bone cells
  18. the canal in the center of the lamellae
  19. curvatures that develop after birth
  20. part of the skill that encloses and protects the fragile brain tissue
  21. inward abnormality of the lumbar vertebrae
  22. joint inflammation
  23. the bones that form the longitudinal axis of the body
  24. bone formation
  25. spherical head of one bone fits into a round socket in another
  26. longer bone than it is wide
  27. a bone thinning disease
  28. bumps, holes, and ridges in the bone
  29. bone as long as it is wide
  30. fibrous connective tissue membrane that covers and protects the diaphysis
  31. joints where bone ends are spererated by a joint cavity containing synovial fluid
  32. fibrous membranes connecting that cranial bones
  33. uric acid accumulates in the blood and may be deposited as needle shaped crystals in soft tissues as joints
  34. fibrocartilage that separate individual vertebrae
  35. bones that hold the eyes in an anterior position and allow the facial to show feelings
Down
  1. when a bone is forced out of its normal position
  2. what infants have in their medullary cavity
  3. bone breaks into many fragments
  4. the canal inside the diaphysis
  5. concentric circles made up of lacunae
  6. extra bone tissue thickens around the eroded cartilage
  7. crunching noise from joints affected by osteoarthritis
  8. blood cell formation
  9. a blood filled swelling
  10. adipose fat tissue
  11. immovable joints
  12. the realignment of the broken bone ends
  13. curvatures present a birth
  14. C2
  15. broken bone portion is pressed inward
  16. movement occurs around two axis
  17. tiny cavities within the matrix
  18. allow movement around only one axis
  19. the bones of the limbs and girdles
  20. broken bone ends are forced into each other
  21. cylindrical end of a one bone fits into a trough-shaped structure on another bone
  22. dense bone and looks smooth and homogenous
  23. egg shaped surface of one bone fits into an oval concavity in another
  24. C1
  25. slipped discs
  26. wear and tear arthritis
  27. bone breaks incompletely
  28. giant bone destroying cells
  29. connective tissue fibers that connect the periosteum to the bone
  30. joints
  31. bone forming cells
  32. bone ends that are connected by cartilage
  33. inflammation of bursae or synovial joint
  34. slightly moveable joints
  35. composed of small needlelike pieces of bone and lots of open space
  36. ragged break caused by excessive twisting forces applied to the bone
  37. 's' shaped sing abnormality
  38. rounded end of one bone fits into a sleeve or ring of bone
  39. hunchback abnormality of thoracic vertebrae
  40. shaft of a bone
  41. bones that are united by fibrous tissue
  42. thin and flattened bone

77 Clues: C2 • C1 • joints • thumb joint • tiny canals • growth plate • slipped discs • bone formation • bone is crushed • shaft of a bone • immovable joints • mature bone cells • adipose fat tissue • bone forming cells • joint inflammation • blood cell formation • ends of the long bone • freely moveable joints • a blood filled swelling • wear and tear arthritis • thin and flattened bone • a bone thinning disease • ...

Skeletal System Vocabulary 2018-12-05

Skeletal System Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Joint- a bone joint that has one degree of freedom
  2. Sheath- layer of synovial membrane around a tendon
  3. the shaft of a long pole
  4. Cartilage- connective tissue found in the nose, ribs, and ears
  5. Canal- fluid filled space found in the spinal cord
  6. Arthritis- inflammation of the joints
  7. Joints- location where two or more bones make contact
  8. Skeleton- skeleton of the head and trunk
  9. Joints- connected by cartilage
  10. bones become fragile and brittle
  11. A break of continuity in a bone
  12. a disease which causes arthritis
  13. Joint- connects the radius and carpal bones
  14. a bone cell
  15. cartilage found in the vertebra
  16. bone forming cells
  17. Bone- made of dense material that makes up most of the hard structure of the skeleton
Down
  1. the end part of a long bone
  2. A membrane covered opening in between bones
  3. Joint- one of the bones in the joint is shaped like a saddle
  4. Skeleton- bones of the limbs
  5. Marrow- consists of connective tissue and blood vessels
  6. Inflammation of a joint
  7. a disease found in the bones that softens and distorts them
  8. fibrous tissue that connects bones
  9. a fluid filled sac found at a joint
  10. cell that secretes matrix for bone formation
  11. Joint- just like a synovial joint that has a gliding movement
  12. Joint- a spherical end lies in a socket
  13. Connective tissue covering all bones
  14. Joint- a synovial joint in which one bone pivots
  15. Joints- the site of two or more bones
  16. Remodeling- process that gives bones mature structure
  17. Cartilage- found in the outer ear
  18. bone- Porous bone that contains blood marrow

35 Clues: a bone cell • bone forming cells • Inflammation of a joint • the shaft of a long pole • the end part of a long bone • Skeleton- bones of the limbs • Joints- connected by cartilage • A break of continuity in a bone • cartilage found in the vertebra • bones become fragile and brittle • a disease which causes arthritis • Cartilage- found in the outer ear • ...

THE SKELETAL SYSTEM 2019-12-10

THE SKELETAL SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The joints are monaxial joints that permit rotation
  2. What works with the bones of your skeleton to form your body move?
  3. A part of the bone wherever blood cells square measure created.
  4. Bones protect soft body ¬¬¬¬¬¬____.
  5. The ligament function is to ____ the joint.
  6. Example of a partly movable joint is ____.
  7. Tissue that attach muscles to bones.
  8. An example of an immovable joint is ____.
  9. The synonym of sternum bone?
  10. What protects the spinal cord?
  11. These connect bones to muscles.
  12. What does the clavicle and scapula protect?
  13. Long bones are found in the arms such as humerus, ____ and ulna.
  14. The ____ joint is a uniaxial hinge joint.
  15. An example of a movable joint is ____.
Down
  1. ____ is stored in their internal cavities of bones.
  2. Functions of the skeletal system in human body is to stores and releases ____ and fat.
  3. The largest bone in the body.
  4. The other name for bone tissue is ____ tissue.
  5. Where two or more bones meet?
  6. ____ bones are bones which cannot be grouped as long, short, flat, or sesamoid bone.
  7. Blood cell formation, or ____ occurs within the marrow cavities of certain bones.
  8. What makes up the skeletal system?
  9. The bones of the human skeleton are classified by their ____.
  10. Short bones are located in the hands and ____.
  11. The joint are biaxial joints that pit one bone in an oval depression of another
  12. The smallest bone in the body.
  13. ____ bone are extra bone pieces that can occur within a suture in the skull.
  14. What do the carpals and tarsals protect?
  15. The joints are monaxial joints permitting angular motion in one plane

30 Clues: The synonym of sternum bone? • The largest bone in the body. • Where two or more bones meet? • What protects the spinal cord? • The smallest bone in the body. • These connect bones to muscles. • What makes up the skeletal system? • Bones protect soft body ¬¬¬¬¬¬____. • Tissue that attach muscles to bones. • An example of a movable joint is ____. • ...

THE SKELETAL SYSTEM 2019-12-10

THE SKELETAL SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The joints are monaxial joints that permit rotation
  2. What works with the bones of your skeleton to form your body move?
  3. A part of the bone wherever blood cells square measure created.
  4. Bones protect soft body ¬¬¬¬¬¬____.
  5. The ligament function is to ____ the joint.
  6. Example of a partly movable joint is ____.
  7. Tissue that attach muscles to bones.
  8. An example of an immovable joint is ____.
  9. The synonym of sternum bone?
  10. What protects the spinal cord?
  11. These connect bones to muscles.
  12. What does the clavicle and scapula protect?
  13. Long bones are found in the arms such as humerus, ____ and ulna.
  14. The ____ joint is a uniaxial hinge joint.
  15. An example of a movable joint is ____.
Down
  1. ____ is stored in their internal cavities of bones.
  2. Functions of the skeletal system in human body is to stores and releases ____ and fat.
  3. The largest bone in the body.
  4. The other name for bone tissue is ____ tissue.
  5. Where two or more bones meet?
  6. ____ bones are bones which cannot be grouped as long, short, flat, or sesamoid bone.
  7. Blood cell formation, or ____ occurs within the marrow cavities of certain bones.
  8. What makes up the skeletal system?
  9. The bones of the human skeleton are classified by their ____.
  10. Short bones are located in the hands and ____.
  11. The joint are biaxial joints that pit one bone in an oval depression of another
  12. The smallest bone in the body.
  13. ____ bone are extra bone pieces that can occur within a suture in the skull.
  14. What do the carpals and tarsals protect?
  15. The joints are monaxial joints permitting angular motion in one plane

30 Clues: The synonym of sternum bone? • The largest bone in the body. • Where two or more bones meet? • What protects the spinal cord? • The smallest bone in the body. • These connect bones to muscles. • What makes up the skeletal system? • Bones protect soft body ¬¬¬¬¬¬____. • Tissue that attach muscles to bones. • An example of a movable joint is ____. • ...

The Skeletal System 2019-11-06

The Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Protects important organs in the chest
  2. Commonly known as the fore arm
  3. A group of parts in body that work together to function
  4. Fingers and toes
  5. In many different pieces or sections when born
  6. Types of bones found in hands, feet, and spine
  7. Gives the body shape and form so we aren't blobs
  8. What your bones need to stay strong and grow
  9. Inside the bones and is responsible for making red blood cells
Down
  1. The area where bones meet
  2. Helps makes up the skeletal system
  3. Keeps bones from rubbing together
  4. a Funny bone
  5. Tissue that holds bones together at the joint
  6. Connects muscles to bones
  7. A fancy name for the collar bone
  8. Mostly known as the lower back
  9. Type of bones that are large and protect important organs
  10. Some people have this part of their nose pierced
  11. Knee caps

20 Clues: Knee caps • a Funny bone • Fingers and toes • The area where bones meet • Connects muscles to bones • Commonly known as the fore arm • Mostly known as the lower back • A fancy name for the collar bone • Keeps bones from rubbing together • Helps makes up the skeletal system • Protects important organs in the chest • What your bones need to stay strong and grow • ...

Anatomy - Skeletal System 2023-05-10

Anatomy - Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Membrane that covers the outer surface of bone
  2. Areas of connective tissue between skull bones at birth; close/harden during first year of life
  3. Lateral movement of a limb toward the body's midline
  4. Form protective framework around brain
  5. Wide section at each end of a long bone
  6. Formation of bone
  7. Includes head, neck, rib cage, vertebral column
  8. Primary cell type found in mature bone
  9. Movement of a limb laterally away from the body's midline
  10. Cell responsible for resorting bone
  11. Location where bone surfaces meet
  12. Connects bone to bone
  13. Includes bones of the limbs and structures that attach them to medial axis of body
Down
  1. Porous tissue found within the ends of long bone
  2. Sac containing fluid to lubricate bone joints
  3. Hollow region of a long bone filled with yellow marrow
  4. Immovable joint that attaches bones together
  5. Production of blood cells
  6. Bone with large flat surface
  7. Most mobile joint; bones attached by fluid-filled sac
  8. Bone that is longer than it is wide
  9. Also known as a growth plate; allows bone to grow in length
  10. Middle shaft found between ends of a long bone
  11. Connects muscle to bone
  12. Bone that is unique in shape
  13. Bones connected by cartilage
  14. U-shaped bone in upper neck, not connected to other bones
  15. Bone that is wider than it is long
  16. Cell responsible for forming new bone
  17. Spaces within bone that house osteocytes

30 Clues: Formation of bone • Connects bone to bone • Connects muscle to bone • Production of blood cells • Bone with large flat surface • Bone that is unique in shape • Bones connected by cartilage • Location where bone surfaces meet • Bone that is wider than it is long • Bone that is longer than it is wide • Cell responsible for resorting bone • Cell responsible for forming new bone • ...

Mammal Skeletal System 2023-05-30

Mammal Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Right below the atlas
  2. The smallest section of the spine
  3. Knee cap
  4. Located below the femur and knee cap; is behind the tibia
  5. The bones of the neck
  6. The bone in front of the ulna
  7. Located at the chin
  8. The lower part of the spine (just before the sacral vertebrae)
  9. The shoulder blade
  10. The hock
  11. Think of it as the upper thigh
  12. 1st cervical vertebrae
  13. Also known as the chest bone
  14. Protects the heart and lungs
  15. Located right above the tarsus (hock)
Down
  1. The tail section of the spine
  2. The part of the spine that's just above the ribcage
  3. Also known as the head
  4. Above your mouth
  5. Fingers or toes
  6. The bone that sticks upwards right below the tibia and fibula
  7. Located under the carpus
  8. Right below the scapula (the top of the front leg)
  9. The forearm bone located in the back of leg
  10. Has paired hip bones (is in the section of the sacral vertebrae)
  11. Also known as the wrist
  12. Located below the femur and knee cap; is the bone in front of the fibula

27 Clues: Knee cap • The hock • Fingers or toes • Above your mouth • The shoulder blade • Located at the chin • Right below the atlas • The bones of the neck • Also known as the head • 1st cervical vertebrae • Also known as the wrist • Located under the carpus • Also known as the chest bone • Protects the heart and lungs • The tail section of the spine • The bone in front of the ulna • ...

Skeletal System Exercise 2023-11-01

Skeletal System Exercise crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cell responsible for the maintenance of bone tissue
  2. The formation of bone
  3. Mineral salts are the _____ material of the ECM
  4. Irregular pattern of thin columns of bone
  5. Soft tissue that occupies the spaces of bone
  6. Bone is a _____ tissue because it is characterized by its extensive ECM
  7. Bone forms directly from embryonic tissue
  8. Outer fibrous tissue that surrounds a bone
  9. Bone replaces cartilage
  10. The hardening of bone tissue
Down
  1. Cells that secrete the organic material of the ECM
  2. This type of bone tissue is characterized by thin columns of bone that has spaces between them
  3. Fiber of the ECM that make bone flexible
  4. Bone stem cells
  5. Cell responsible for the resorption of bone tissue
  6. Binds bone to bone
  7. The cells associated with bone tissue constitute the _____ portion of the ECM
  8. The skeletal system is derived from this germ layer
  9. Red bone marrow is a _____ tissue
  10. This type of bone tissue is characterized by osteons tightly packed together

20 Clues: Bone stem cells • Binds bone to bone • The formation of bone • Bone replaces cartilage • The hardening of bone tissue • Red bone marrow is a _____ tissue • Fiber of the ECM that make bone flexible • Irregular pattern of thin columns of bone • Bone forms directly from embryonic tissue • Outer fibrous tissue that surrounds a bone • Soft tissue that occupies the spaces of bone • ...